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title: "Software Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-10-08"
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# Software Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aee26cc7-3a78-496d-93d7-423be72362aa

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## Summary

Newcastle University has successfully completed a procurement process for Software Services, specifically for Blackboard Course Delivery. The tender was classified under software package and information systems and was valued at £112,221.04. The contract period ran from 13th July 2019 to 16th July 2019, with the procurement method identified as a direct single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold. The purchasing organisation is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and the award notice for the contract was published on 8th October 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in software development and educational technology services. Businesses that offer innovative software solutions or related consulting services may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. With the ongoing demand for educational tools and platforms, firms capable of delivering robust software systems tailored to academic institutions can leverage this experience to enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Blackboard Course Delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f24fc0-0bb6-4ee5-a40f-3e9cbbca3947 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2019 - 16 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,221 |
| 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 | BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f24fc0-0bb6-4ee5-a40f-3e9cbbca3947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f24fc0-0bb6-4ee5-a40f-3e9cbbca3947
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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