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title: "Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5 year managed service"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5 year managed service

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3c71726-e7c5-4e4e-9e70-058c6cc51bd3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for "Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5-year managed service". This contract falls under the industry category of "License management software package" (CPV 48218000). The location for delivery is in Birmingham, with the postal code B15 2TT. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 23rd October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 7th February 2029. Key dates include the tender end date on 30th June 2024 and an active award from 2nd July 2024. The total contract value is £61,629.02 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and managed services, especially SMEs, given the 'suitability for SMEs' criteria. Prolinx Limited, an SME based in Swindon, has been awarded this contract. Businesses with expertise in license management software and long-term service management are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The selective procurement method, via a framework agreement, also indicates potential recurring opportunities for pre-qualified providers.

## Notice

Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5 year managed service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7481ecd1-06a7-423a-a269-06e327af9bce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 7 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,629 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,629 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7481ecd1-06a7-423a-a269-06e327af9bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7481ecd1-06a7-423a-a269-06e327af9bce
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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