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title: "Award Notice - Software Maintenance Package"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS"
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# Award Notice - Software Maintenance Package

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5917541-e874-4dfa-a1e0-b6ce9bd722fb

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed a procurement process for a software maintenance package, specifically concerning virtualisation and private cloud software service support and upgrades. The procurement was initiated through a direct award method, with the total contract value amounting to £74,947.20. The contract period commenced on 21 December 2016 and is set to conclude on 19 December 2019. The service will be delivered to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 20 December 2016, and the award notice was published on 1 February 2017.

This procurement opportunity could be beneficial for companies specialising in educational software and IT services, particularly those offering similar support and maintenance contracts. As the contract was awarded through a direct method, businesses that have a strong track record with similar software or those capable of providing comprehensive service support may find this a viable area for growth. Companies familiar with virtualisation technologies and cloud-based solutions would be particularly well-suited to engage in future bidding processes with organisations like the University of Leeds.

## Notice

Virtualisation and private cloud software - service support and upgrade contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ab49b5-d5fc-4c79-9061-688c85525316 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2016 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,375 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL COMPUTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2017 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ab49b5-d5fc-4c79-9061-688c85525316
- 1 Feb 2017 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ab49b5-d5fc-4c79-9061-688c85525316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ab49b5-d5fc-4c79-9061-688c85525316
  1st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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