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title: "Computer Software Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e312ee69-43b4-49bf-8dc4-af2292584533"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
published: "2020-06-09"
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# Computer Software Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e312ee69-43b4-49bf-8dc4-af2292584533

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) for the purchase of computer software, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, with a value of £176,859.69, was awarded through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold. The contract period spanned from 25th March 2019 to 27th March 2019. Although the procurement stage is marked as complete, it signifies a recently published award notice dated 9th June 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and implementation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in providing tailored software solutions can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a reputable educational institution. Competitors in the field should focus on demonstrating value through innovative offerings that align with the university's requirements.

## Notice

Computer Software Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4885b88-1d4c-403f-ba92-f92d646938a2 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2019 - 27 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,859 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 06:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4885b88-1d4c-403f-ba92-f92d646938a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4885b88-1d4c-403f-ba92-f92d646938a2
  9th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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