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title: "Software services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d73be9c1-59ce-475c-a821-9bbdfef4fefd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-05-10"
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# Software services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73be9c1-59ce-475c-a821-9bbdfef4fefd

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process for software services, specifically for maintenance and backup solutions within the network management software services category. The contract, valued at £34,050, was awarded to Softcat Ltd and covered a contract period from 15th March 2017 to 16th March 2017. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the tender period concluded on 14th March 2017. The services were intended for delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software maintenance and support solutions. SMEs would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement highlights a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can not only expand their client base but also establish long-term partnerships with reputable institutions like Newcastle University.

## Notice

Maintenance and backup

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1b709e-bd03-434d-a4f1-70c7c9a1fcfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2017 - 16 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,050 |
| 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 8AF |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 10 May 2017 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1b709e-bd03-434d-a4f1-70c7c9a1fcfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1b709e-bd03-434d-a4f1-70c7c9a1fcfc
  10th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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