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title: "IT Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2024-11-13"
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# IT Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca477033-e70c-474e-b245-64b5a54c8355

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a managed Single Sign-On (SSO)/Shibboleth service, including software licensing, classified under licence management software packages (CPV: 48218000). The process utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold) with a total contract value of £48,384. The procurement, relevant to the services industry, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 16 October 2024 and will run until 15 October 2027.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering managed software solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in licensing management software packages would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement was conducted to benefit smaller businesses, reflecting the University of Plymouth’s suitability criteria favouring SMEs.

## Notice

Managed SSO/Shibboleth Service including software licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b820cd-307f-4f77-8ded-b7793e920d8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,384 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,384 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVERT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b820cd-307f-4f77-8ded-b7793e920d8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b820cd-307f-4f77-8ded-b7793e920d8f
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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