Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
North Tyneside Borough Council
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE270BY
UK
Contact person: Bailey Spray
Telephone: +44 1916434501
E-mail: bailey.spray@northtyneside.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
AEC Collection Renewal
Reference number: OPEN2026305
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72260000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North Tyneside Council has inherited the requirement of Autodesk - AutoCAD Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Licenses from a previous strategic partner. The Authority requires AutoCAD as this is used to produce precise and detailed technical drawings. AutoCAD is an industry standard software package and is essential for the continued delivery of the Authority's design services. It is used daily by our in-house designers on the core design work as part of a chargeable service.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
35 560.20
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
13 standardised AEC Licences were required for 12 months whilst a review of current requirements are being considered.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
North Tyneside Council requires the continued use of Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection to produce precise technical drawings essential for our in-house design services. AutoCAD is an industry-standard software and vital to daily core design work, forming part of our chargeable service.
Due to the urgency of the renewal and the specific technical requirements of existing infrastructure, the most compliant route was a direct award under the CCS Low Value Purchase System, in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. Informal quotes were sought from three suppliers for the standardised subscription service. Man and Machine Limited provided the most economically advantageous quote at £35,560.20 for 13 licenses over 12 months whilst the Authority reviews existing requirements and licenses.
This direct award ensures continuity of critical design services, minimal disruption, and best value, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Man and Machine Limited
02417402
Thame
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 560.20
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/04/2026