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title: "Renewal of 3 year licence for a data set (ACORN)."
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Renewal of 3 year licence for a data set (ACORN).

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95eba005-52c1-44f3-a428-1f7e1f4bbf49

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Nottingham, which has completed the tender for the renewal of a three-year licence for the ACORN dataset, an integral part of its student recruitment processes. The procurement was classified under the CPV category for software packages and information systems, with a total value of £28,850.40. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, as the contract was below the specified threshold. The tender's execution period commenced on 18 March 2022, with the awarded contract notice published on 27 June 2022. The delivery location for the contract is within the East Midlands, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the software and data services industry, particularly those equipped to handle datasets for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and data analytics would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in this project could open avenues for further contracts in the educational sector, particularly for firms that can demonstrate an understanding of academic recruitment needs.

## Notice

Renewal of 3 year licence for a data set (ACORN) which is embedded as part of existing data processes for student recruitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149f5967-5dd6-4403-8077-28362f558ffd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2022 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,850 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149f5967-5dd6-4403-8077-28362f558ffd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149f5967-5dd6-4403-8077-28362f558ffd
  27th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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