---
title: "Annual Renewal of Licences for NEWS Digital Tablets"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e91ef1c7-7312-4230-9f5f-77d30753be47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-18"
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# Annual Renewal of Licences for NEWS Digital Tablets

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e91ef1c7-7312-4230-9f5f-77d30753be47

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the annual renewal of licences for NEWS digital tablets, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with a total contract value of £26,463. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2017 and will run until 30th November 2018. The relevant procurement information was published on 18th May 2018, and the contract encompasses delivery to the North East of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity may present significant growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing digital licensing solutions. Businesses involved in software development, digital distribution, or those with expertise in educational technology could find this contract particularly appealing. Furthermore, participation in such contracts not only allows for immediate revenue but also helps in building long-term relationships with public sector clients such as Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

Annual Renewal of Licences for NEWS Digital Tablets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9028a137-496c-462e-82ef-25b7af156fd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,463 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,463 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9028a137-496c-462e-82ef-25b7af156fd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9028a137-496c-462e-82ef-25b7af156fd1
  18th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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