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title: "Platform Licenses and Upgrade Protection"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
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# Platform Licenses and Upgrade Protection

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d78695c8-6895-47a7-884b-7e8ccaa0dcf1

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is currently involved in a completed procurement process titled "Platform Licenses and Upgrade Protection," which falls under the software and IT services sector. The procurement, valued at £38,014.30, was executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 20th June 2017, and the contract started on 25th June 2017, lasting until 24th June 2018. The delivery location for this procurement was in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity serves as a pathway for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in government contracts within the IT and software sector. Businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and support services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions or upgrades in software licensing and protection. Engaging with such procurement processes can enhance business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Platform licences and Upgrade Protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a3b2de-ee39-4e50-b96f-a3fe7d599c36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2017 - 24 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,014 |
| 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 UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSERVICEBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2017 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a3b2de-ee39-4e50-b96f-a3fe7d599c36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a3b2de-ee39-4e50-b96f-a3fe7d599c36
  18th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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