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title: "AutoCAD licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-808389b3-65d2-4530-adc8-936e5628691e"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# AutoCAD licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-808389b3-65d2-4530-adc8-936e5628691e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for AutoCAD Licence Subscription under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the contract was awarded through a competitive quotation method and falls below the threshold. The award was made to Softcat plc, with the delivery location specified as SN2 1FL, Swindon, England. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period set from 22nd September 2024 to 23rd March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £14,515.18 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those that cater to software development and support. The procurement was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), illustrating a good opportunity for such organisations to grow. The procurement method used indicates a preference for competitive quotations, making it advantageous for businesses adept at providing cost-effective solutions. As the awarded supplier, Softcat plc, a large-scale company, smaller businesses may find essences of Softcat's approach valuable in sharpening their competitive edge for future tenders.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for AutoCAD Licence Subscription. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83842d3c-d9ff-43c2-9eeb-5ef60cba6dd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2024 - 23 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,515 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83842d3c-d9ff-43c2-9eeb-5ef60cba6dd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83842d3c-d9ff-43c2-9eeb-5ef60cba6dd2
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d1c0f97-9a71-4510-a0ff-602c4791429e

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