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title: "Colleague & Student Compute - Phase 2 - Application Delivery - AWARD"
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# Colleague & Student Compute - Phase 2 - Application Delivery - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8906eb2a-f8a9-4cd7-b47d-019ddb17a882

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "Colleague & Student Compute - Phase 2 - Application Delivery". The contract falls under the industry category of Educational software package and involves the purchase of an Application Streaming solution with a contract value of £800,000. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with a tender period ending on December 1, 2023, and a contract period running from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to compete. The University of Manchester, as the buying organisation, aims to deliver value for money through good procurement practice. Businesses interested in providing application streaming solutions for academic institutions and meeting the specific criteria outlined in the tender documentation would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

We wish to purchase an Application Streaming solution that allows for applications on demand to be run on cluster PC's, and other locations. Bidders are expected to demonstrate in section 6 of the SQ documentation reference of a similar size, complexity and value to this project The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fee3c5a-ab5f-4bce-a0d8-e3cb57499c39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fee3c5a-ab5f-4bce-a0d8-e3cb57499c39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fee3c5a-ab5f-4bce-a0d8-e3cb57499c39
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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