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title: "Computer Software Purchase"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
published: "2020-06-10"
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# Computer Software Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca554012-6c73-460e-b3c8-ad425ac58b43

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process involved the University of Nottingham, which sought to acquire software under the title "Computer Software Purchase". This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000) and is based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which is suitable for contracts below the established threshold. The tender period concluded on 23 July 2019, while the resulting contract was active from 24 July 2019 until 26 July 2019, with a total value of £25,500.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software solutions. Companies with expertise in software development, IT services, and related goods are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such public contracts allows these businesses to expand their portfolios, enhance their market visibility, and potentially establish long-term partnerships with reputable institutions like the University of Nottingham.

## Notice

Computer Software Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29a7155-b82c-4d08-b082-69a6fd440aea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,500 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2020 at 07:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29a7155-b82c-4d08-b082-69a6fd440aea
- 10 Jun 2020 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29a7155-b82c-4d08-b082-69a6fd440aea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29a7155-b82c-4d08-b082-69a6fd440aea
  10th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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