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title: "Computer Software Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58979f9c-1654-47ad-b31e-ef76ba7574e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
published: "2020-06-10"
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# Computer Software Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58979f9c-1654-47ad-b31e-ef76ba7574e7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Nottingham, involved the purchase of computer software valued at £78,286.41. This procurement, categorised under software package and information systems, was completed with a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 24th July 2019 and concluded on 26th July 2019. The contract was awarded to UNIT4 Business Software Limited, based in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and was publicly published on 10th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the software and information systems sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, which are encouraged to compete in similar future tenders. The relatively straightforward procurement method used indicates a potential for quicker decision-making and less bureaucratic hurdles, making it an attractive avenue for businesses looking to expand their market presence in public procurement.

## Notice

Computer Software Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cab2473-899a-44eb-8278-1713a672728d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,286 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2020 at 07:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cab2473-899a-44eb-8278-1713a672728d
- 10 Jun 2020 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cab2473-899a-44eb-8278-1713a672728d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cab2473-899a-44eb-8278-1713a672728d
  10th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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