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title: "Direct Award for the Provision of QuestionMark Academic Enterprise Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7388fd5-0093-4473-8315-73001c295e03"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Direct Award for the Provision of QuestionMark Academic Enterprise Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7388fd5-0093-4473-8315-73001c295e03

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of QuestionMark Academic Enterprise Licenses, valued at £24,500. This procurement falls within the software-related services industry category and was conducted as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will commence on 28th June 2021 and run until 27th June 2022. The tender period concluded on 10th June 2021, and the awarding decision was published on 11th June 2021, establishing a clear timeline for potential suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software licensing services. Businesses capable of delivering software solutions tailored for academic institutions or educational environments will find this contract particularly well-suited. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies to establish or enhance their business relationships within the education sector, thereby expanding their market reach and reputation.

## Notice

Requirement for QuestionMark Academic Enterprise Participant Plan (Licenses) for up to 7,000 Participants Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC, Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework, Lot 4 - Other

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493f9591-23d0-4632-8ef0-3199f0d789b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493f9591-23d0-4632-8ef0-3199f0d789b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493f9591-23d0-4632-8ef0-3199f0d789b5
  11th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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