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title: "Software Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-08-10"
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# Software Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93144379-08f0-4885-baff-9b405be4d6d2

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## Summary

Newcastle University initiated a tender process for "Software Services" aimed at renewing their Hobsons Subscription for the 2018/19 period. The procurement, classified under network management software services, is located in the North East region of England. The tender period concluded on 26th July 2018, with the contract starting the following day and running until 28th July 2018. The procurement method was classified as "Other", and the project's status is complete.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of providing network management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this tender process. Given that Hobsons Plc was the awarded supplier, businesses with a proven track record in subscription-based software services may find comparable tenders arising in the future, enhancing their growth potential in this sector.

## Notice

Hobsons Subscription renewal 2018/19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618c59a7-8a09-40da-93e3-e9f23e9cfb6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2018 - 28 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2018 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618c59a7-8a09-40da-93e3-e9f23e9cfb6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618c59a7-8a09-40da-93e3-e9f23e9cfb6b
  10th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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