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title: "eTendering Software Platform"
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# eTendering Software Platform

Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75bdfef4-d83f-4ed7-83b6-32ddfc5af051

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## Summary

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement for an eTendering Software Platform, classified under the industry category "Procurement software package" (CPV 48490000). This award covers a contract period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, with two optional one-year extensions beginning on 1st October 2027 and 1st October 2028, respectively. The estimated total spend is up to £12,000,000. Deliveries are to be made across several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The award stage has been completed as of 29th October 2024, with the framework already active since 1st October 2024.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for large businesses specialising in procurement software, allowing the awarded suppliers—Cimple Ltd., In-tend Ltd., and EU Supply Limited t/a Mercell—to expand their market presence and secure significant contracts through the LUPC consortium's member institutions. The framework agreement does not guarantee minimum levels of spend or appoint specific suppliers for orders, fostering a competitive environment advantageous for suppliers with robust eTendering solutions and innovative capabilities to meet diverse organisational needs.

## Notice

This Award is for a multi supplier framework agreement that will run for 2 years, with 2 optional extensions of up to 1 year each. Optional Extension 1 would commence on 1st October 2027 Optional Extension 2 would commence on 1st October 2028 There is no obligation on the Authority, any other Participating Consortium and/or any Member Institution to guarantee any minimum levels of spend under this Framework Agreement, nor any commitment to appoint the Supplier for any particular order for Software. LUPC provides framework agreements for member institutions to access via call off contracts. The estimated total spend figure is an estimate of the highest possible value of this framework agreement during its term and all potential extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8815f43-cb12-4a0e-9260-4a6fa5cd350a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 8HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CIMPLE; EU SUPPLY LIMITED T/A MERCELL; IN-TEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8815f43-cb12-4a0e-9260-4a6fa5cd350a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8815f43-cb12-4a0e-9260-4a6fa5cd350a
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lupc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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