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title: "2KEY - Service-Software"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# 2KEY - Service-Software

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba55866d-1f0b-4703-83a2-9d70cd89b6a6

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the supply of software licences for Newcastle University, a public research institution located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The tender, titled "2KEY - Service-Software," was classified under the CPV category for license management software development services. It followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12 March 2020, and the related contract was awarded on the same day with a value of £39,500. The official award notice was published on 6 April 2020.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and licence management, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as SME suitability was indicated in the tender specifications. Companies with experience in providing similar services and the capability to deliver within a framework agreement would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. The established relationship between academia and suppliers also indicates a potential for ongoing collaboration and revenue streams for suitable businesses.

## Notice

Supply of Software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b251e8c-8521-4c70-9846-c3152c54284d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2020 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,500 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b251e8c-8521-4c70-9846-c3152c54284d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b251e8c-8521-4c70-9846-c3152c54284d
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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