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title: "MSC Annual Software Maintenance"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2018-03-06"
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# MSC Annual Software Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a29874a9-4fe4-4539-8a37-03a6563f067b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "MSC Annual Software Maintenance" was initiated by the University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber, England. This contract falls under the industry category of software maintenance and repair services. The tender process concluded on 5th March 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2018 and lasting until 31st March 2020. It was executed through a sole supplier authorisation procurement method, with a total contract value of £37,611.55.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software maintenance and support, particularly those capable of providing specialised maintenance services for research projects. While this specific contract has been awarded to MSC. Software GmbH, similar future tenders may arise that could be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bespoke software solutions. Companies looking to grow in this sector should focus on building relationships with academic institutions and enhancing their service offerings tailored to research needs.

## Notice

MSC Annual Software Purchase to support research projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69179bf-6abf-4a9b-a771-c72deef62555 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,611 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSC. SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69179bf-6abf-4a9b-a771-c72deef62555

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69179bf-6abf-4a9b-a771-c72deef62555
  6th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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