---
title: "Supply of licences and platinum support service for AutoCAD or Equivalent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045711"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045711.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-27"
---

# Supply of licences and platinum support service for AutoCAD or Equivalent

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045711

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a procurement process for the supply of licences and platinum support services for AutoCAD or equivalent software, classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems." The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and included the purchasing of Architecture Engineering & Construction licences, AutoCAD (Standard) licences, and AutoCAD Lite licences. The contract, valued at £750,000, was awarded on 24th June 2024 to Softcat plc, a large UK-based supplier. The delivery address specified was within the UKF2 region, with the procurement process covering dates and deadlines from the tender initiation on 3rd May 2024 to the award period starting on 10th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly large-scale suppliers of software and information systems, to enhance their portfolios and build strong relationships with regional or local authorities such as Leicestershire County Council. The focus on high-quality and cost-effective bids, with award criteria comprising 20% quality and 80% price, indicates ample room for competitive pricing strategies while maintaining product excellence. Businesses specialising in comprehensive IT solutions and support services would find themselves well-suited for similar future opportunities, especially given the provision for multiple annual extensions and contract options.

## Notice

Supply of licences and platinum support service for AutoCAD including Architecture Engineering & Construction licences, AutoCAD (Standard) licences and AutoCAD Lite licences or Equivalent

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of licences and platinum support service for AutoCAD including Architecture Engineering & Construction licences, AutoCAD (Standard) licences and AutoCAD Lite licences or Equivalent

Options: 3 x 12 months extension options

Renewal: 3 annual extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030922-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2024 - 4 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030922-2024
- 3 May 2024 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014292-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f0f4b0d5-2309-ef11-812b-005056b64545
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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