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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1342 licenses for Provar Automation tests"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1342 licenses for Provar Automation tests

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3911d78-debc-4901-b9fa-4014128ef63c

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## Summary

The procurement process awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involved the purchase of additional fixed seat licenses for Provar Automation tests, classified under technical computer support services. This contract, valued at £76,268.28, took place in Swindon, England, with the award date on 17th February 2021 and the contract period running from 18th February 2021 to 18th December 2021. The procurement was initiated through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in technical computer support services, particularly those providing automation testing solutions. With a total value exceeding £76,000, businesses specialising in software licences and automated testing tools are well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. As the market grows for technology-driven solutions in public procurement, SMEs with expertise in software licensing and automation could find beneficial entry points to expand their business through such contracts.

## Notice

The contract was awarded for the purchase of additional fixed seat licenses, following negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (5),(b) of the PCR (2015)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fb4339-c7be-42d1-bce8-732bf58fcf1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - . |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 18 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,268 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POSITIVE PROVAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fb4339-c7be-42d1-bce8-732bf58fcf1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fb4339-c7be-42d1-bce8-732bf58fcf1b
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=575471039
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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