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Computer Aided Facilities Management solution (PlanOn) - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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01 Jul 2025 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed a selective procurement process for a Computer Aided Facilities Management solution via the G-Cloud 14 framework. This procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages, culminated in the award stage and was valued at £546,000. The solution will be implemented in the North East of England, with the contract period lasting from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029, and an optional 12-month extension. The supplier, PLANON LTD, was selected based on a thorough evaluation process, as stated in the award notice published on 1 July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in cloud-based software solutions. Given the nature of the selective procurement method, businesses with expertise in facilities management software stand to benefit from engaging with such tenders. The focus on specialised services within the software industry provides a competitive edge to firms experienced in working with educational institutions or under framework agreements. Small businesses with innovative CAFM solutions are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to establish long-term contractual relationships with universities and similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Computer Aided Facilities Management solution (PlanOn) - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland carried out an intelligent search via the G-Cloud 14 framework for a cloud-based IWMS/CAFM (Computer-aided Facilities Management) software system. This appointment is based on a 3-year appointment with an optional 12-month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ebe7f66-f854-41be-ba26-6ecb740decae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c96f7ea-3e21-44f9-bc7b-dfaf638255a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£546,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£546,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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