---
title: "Software Licence Resellers Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a691"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a691.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)"
published: "2021-04-15"
---

# Software Licence Resellers Agreement

Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a691

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) for a Software Licence Resellers Agreement, primarily within the information technology sector. This framework agreement, which spans across five lots, is set to serve various participating institutions across the UK. The total estimated spend for this agreement is approximately GBP 130 million over its full term, including extensions. The contract period started on 1 December 2016 and originally concluded on 30 November 2020, with modifications recently allowing for extensions to facilitate the conclusion of the tender process.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those offering software and associated services. Companies ranging from small enterprises to large suppliers engaged in software licensing, system integration, and consultancy services will find suitable avenues for participation. Given the extensive value and scope of the framework, competitive businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and collaborate with UK educational institutions and public sector organisations.

### Lot Information

Software License Resellers Agreement

SUPC established a framework agreement for the supply of software and associated services for the benefit of participating institutions. Framework is split into 5 lots and sub-lots. The estimated spend for this framework is circa GBP130 million for the full term, inclusive of extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007968-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CDW; CIVICA SERVICES; COMPAREX; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PUGH COMPUTERS; SOFTCAT; SOFTWAREONE; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package
- 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package
- 48322000 - Graphics software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 16:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007968-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
- https://www.supc.ac.uk
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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