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title: "COTS Software Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dadf4c72-6259-4575-b848-c71dadfddcc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2018-09-28"
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# COTS Software Licensing

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dadf4c72-6259-4575-b848-c71dadfddcc2

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office has initiated a tender for COTS Software Licensing in the IT services industry, classified under the CPV code 72000000. Located in Taunton, England, the procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded the tender period on 21st August 2018. The contract, valued at £217,038, commenced on 23rd August 2018 and is expected to run until 23rd August 2019. The procurement was conducted through a selective method by means of a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Companies able to provide software licensing solutions, particularly those with a proven track record of delivering similar services, may find this contract appealing. Given that the awarding entity is a government office, businesses should consider their capacity to meet public sector requirements, including compliance and support commitments.

## Notice

COTS Software Licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3cd3bb-8e5e-40bd-be35-0553e2f487da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2018 - 23 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,038 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,038 |
| 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 | ESRI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3cd3bb-8e5e-40bd-be35-0553e2f487da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3cd3bb-8e5e-40bd-be35-0553e2f487da
  28th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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