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title: "2KEY - Service-Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-06-14"
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# 2KEY - Service-Software

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a29be716-11bf-44bc-a3be-8efdc55b355b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has completed a tender for the "2KEY - Service-Software," specifically the supply of VMWare software. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category and was conducted under a limited procurement method via a competitive quotation, with a total value of £71,669.52. The selling region is the North East of England, with the contract period commencing on 11th May 2021 and concluding on 18th June 2021. The tender period ended on 10th May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software supply and IT services to engage with a prestigious organisation like Newcastle University. Businesses that are agile and can offer competitive quotations for software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. Given the collaborative nature of such procurements, participating SMEs may benefit from increased visibility and potential future contracts with public sector entities.

## Notice

Supply of VMWare

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49336ceb-0c4d-47e4-820d-1141c1a1f2f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,669 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,669 |
| 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 | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49336ceb-0c4d-47e4-820d-1141c1a1f2f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49336ceb-0c4d-47e4-820d-1141c1a1f2f9
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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