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title: "Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1f01f1-6458-4f89-b02c-73036259ab83

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License", classified under industry-specific software packages with a total value of £40,000 GBP. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 8th December 2020. The contract commenced on 9th December 2020 and will run until 30th November 2021. The buyer, located at B15 2TT in Edgbaston, Birmingham, appointed Gecko Labs Limited as the supplier for this contract.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and services related to automated communication platforms. Companies that develop chat applications, bots, or industry-specific software will find this tender particularly relevant. The nature of the procurement indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, suggesting a potential for growth and collaboration in the tech sector surrounding educational institutions.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54f26df-8811-4b2b-81dd-68327341db48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GECKO LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54f26df-8811-4b2b-81dd-68327341db48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54f26df-8811-4b2b-81dd-68327341db48
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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