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title: "Contract for the Supply of Software to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Software to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ab6ff0b-d6b1-4e1d-a15e-b2da0c2bcbe6

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Software," specifically for the MATLAB Total Academic Headcount (TAH) - 1 Campus Wide Suite. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV code 48100000), was conducted through a direct award method, with a total contract value of £119,615. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2020 and will run until 31 August 2021. The tender was officially published on 21 September 2020, and while the tender period concluded on 24 August 2020, the final award notice confirms the engagement with The MathWorks Limited as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for software companies, particularly those specialising in educational tools and academic software solutions. Businesses that offer similar software packages or have experience with educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The inclusion of SMEs indicates a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises, making it essential for them to strategise effectively to engage with major educational organizations like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

MATLAB TAH (Total Academic Headcount) - 1 Campus Wide Suite (CWS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6822e245-e2ae-4a8e-8a7d-9dfa85d81725 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,615 |
| 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 | THE MATHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6822e245-e2ae-4a8e-8a7d-9dfa85d81725

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6822e245-e2ae-4a8e-8a7d-9dfa85d81725
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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