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title: "Con_25912 Purchase of RM KS4 production code perpetual licence"
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# Con_25912 Purchase of RM KS4 production code perpetual licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56a367cd-d252-4dcd-b2f1-d5fa4886daef

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to RM Education for the purchase of the RM KS4 production code perpetual licence, entailing the acquisition of RM KS4 source code. This procurement process, classified under 'Software package and information systems' (CPV code 48000000), falls within the services category and is targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contracting stage has been marked as complete, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 3rd September 2024 and the start of the contract period on 6th September 2024, running through to 8th September 2028. The procurement method followed a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, catering to high-value contracts above the threshold, focused on a competitive dialogue to finalise contract details. The total contract value amounts to £194,880 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in software and information systems, with particular suitability for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector. Companies providing software development and licensing services stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, helping to secure long-term revenue streams and establish stronger relationships with public bodies like the Department for Education. The competitive dialogue process utilised in this procurement underscores the importance of suppliers who can engage in detailed negotiations to deliver tailored solutions, thereby enhancing their business development capabilities and market presence.

## Notice

Purchase of RM KS4 source code.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be04ffb9-aad3-469f-84e8-e69071b34374 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 12:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be04ffb9-aad3-469f-84e8-e69071b34374
- 9 Sep 2024 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be04ffb9-aad3-469f-84e8-e69071b34374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be04ffb9-aad3-469f-84e8-e69071b34374
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0564b8e6-8a0c-4c5a-af53-bb1824464227
  Redacted Contract

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