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title: "Core Network project - DDI platform"
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# Core Network project - DDI platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6daa7ec2-e3da-4a36-957a-0d17a086d602

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the "Core Network project - DDI platform" under the industry category "Software configuration services" (CPV code: 72265000). This selective tender process, managed as a call-off from a framework agreement, sought to replace the university's existing DDI capability with a new dedicated platform. The procurement covered the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £388,450.78, commenced on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2029. The award notice was published on 1st November 2024, signifying the completion of the tender phase and the start of the contract period.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software configuration services, particularly those with experience in delivering complex IT infrastructure projects for large institutions like universities. European Electronique, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating that substantial technical capability and prior experience were likely pivotal in the awarding decision. While the tender was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of considerable scale and specialised expertise in network system configurations stand to benefit from similar future opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

University of Sheffield seeking to replace the current DDI capability with a new dedicated platform encompassing all elements of DDI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1f94c-ca57-46ab-9d0f-9725f9524b60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £388,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,450 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72265000 - Software configuration services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1f94c-ca57-46ab-9d0f-9725f9524b60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1f94c-ca57-46ab-9d0f-9725f9524b60
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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