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title: "ERA Licence"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2024-07-26"
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# ERA Licence

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b9defcd-ada0-45e6-bdab-a7a1445dec0a

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed a procurement process titled "ERA Licence" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The awarded contract, with a value of £245,000, covers a four-year period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The main location for service delivery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically a single tender action (below threshold), and the current stage is Award, with the award date being 5th July 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services. Although it was awarded to The Educational Recording Agency Limited, businesses of similar scale and capability, particularly those capable of providing robust IT consulting and support, would find such tenders beneficial to pursue in the future. The contract with the University of Derby, a prominent educational institution, offers a substantial and stable engagement over several years, fostering long-term business relationships and establishing a strong market position.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for the University's ERA license for four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20cbe84-b192-485c-abfa-4639c9ac9fd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20cbe84-b192-485c-abfa-4639c9ac9fd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20cbe84-b192-485c-abfa-4639c9ac9fd3
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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