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title: "3222/SSA/MH Symplectic Enterprise Annual Renewal"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 3222/SSA/MH Symplectic Enterprise Annual Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca29660-1f20-4847-8640-c84976551e37

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the renewal of the Symplectic Enterprise annual license. The contract falls under the goods category with a value of £75,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The tender period ended on 20th January 2022, with the contract period set from 1st February 2022 to 31st January 2023. The buyer, University of Sheffield, is located in Sheffield, England.

This tender issued by the University of Sheffield for the Symplectic Enterprise license renewal presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the database management system industry and related sectors would find this tender well-suited for competition. The University's focus on research activities indicates a need for innovative solutions, making it an attractive opportunity for technology and research-focused companies looking to expand their business.

## Notice

The University already uses Symplectic Enterprise as it's database for managing research activity. This is for an annual license renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59f0025-c69d-4108-9013-792ba9e24ac8 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48612000 - Database-management system

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2022 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59f0025-c69d-4108-9013-792ba9e24ac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59f0025-c69d-4108-9013-792ba9e24ac8
  14th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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