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title: "Contract for the provision of software development services to the University of Birmingham"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the provision of software development services to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8be8c619-456a-4846-b820-65f70aec3bf9

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of software development services to the University of Birmingham has been successfully awarded to Academia Limited. This procurement process falls under the category of industry-specific software development services, with a total contract value of £154,484. The purchasing authority, the University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT), completed the tender stage on 6th April 2020, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9th April 2020 and will end on 31st August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative solutions tailored to academic environments. Companies with expertise in creating customised software applications and a strong understanding of the educational sector would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, facilitating potential growth and collaboration within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Software Development SUPC SLRA FRAMEWORK LOT4 in partnership with Academia Ltd University of Birmingham's Railway Cab 3D Environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710718bc-b490-46c3-85fd-925fc6bbd0f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,484 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710718bc-b490-46c3-85fd-925fc6bbd0f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710718bc-b490-46c3-85fd-925fc6bbd0f6
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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