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title: "Further Provision of AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro Licences with Support via CCS RM6237 Low Value Purchase System"
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# Further Provision of AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro Licences with Support via CCS RM6237 Low Value Purchase System

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6912de12-a9ec-4ee5-8a24-ee3e8f143c03

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Further Provision of AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro Licences with Support via CCS RM6237 Low Value Purchase System". This contract, awarded to Man and Machine Ltd, encompasses services related to computer-aided and graphics software packages, as well as IT software maintenance. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-determined list of suppliers. The procurement stage has reached its award phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. This activity took place in Southend-on-Sea, England, with a total contract value of £106,232.43.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity particularly for larger companies equipped to manage extensive software solutions and provide technical support. The demand for managing licences and offering user allocation, alongside billing and reporting facilities, creates a niche market for those specialising in IT software consultancy and support services. This opportunity would appeal to businesses with strong capabilities in managing framework agreements and delivering robust software management solutions tailored to public sector needs.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking for a single supplier to provide a managed service comprising of licence purchase, license management, technical support for Autodesk AutoCAD and Trimble SketchUp Pro. * Provide a single portal (two portals if not possible) for managing the licences, * A facility to increase or reduce the licence tally when needed or a process to do so, * Create users and allocate licences to users or teams. * Reports on the usage and allocation of the licences. * Provide billing information and invoices that show the cost of the licences allocated to the teams that use them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631e867d-2499-4c24-8fdb-e3874e626ef7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,232 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAN AND MACHINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package
- 48322000 - Graphics software package
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631e867d-2499-4c24-8fdb-e3874e626ef7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631e867d-2499-4c24-8fdb-e3874e626ef7
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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