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Student Accommodation Management System

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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11 Nov 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for a Student Accommodation Management System, awarding the contract to Kinetic Solutions Limited. This significant service, valued at £297,146, falls under the 'Database software package' industry category and involves a call-off from a framework agreement within the selective procurement method. The contract, initiated by a direct award under Lot 1 of the framework by Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), begins on 1st November 2025 and concludes on 31st October 2028. The procurement process was finalised and published on 11th November 2025, and the contracting authority, located at Lawress Hall, Riseholme Campus, Lincoln, England, is focused on optimising student accommodation processes.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions for educational institutions. Firms like Kinetic Solutions Limited, which offer integrated software capable of automating and enhancing operational efficiencies within universities, are ideally positioned to succeed in such tenders. The project's scalability emphasises a strategic partnership opportunity within the education sector. The procurement process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with strategies to support regional development and innovation in software support services.

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Notice Title

Student Accommodation Management System

Notice Description

This contract is being awarded via a direct award under Lot 1 (Student Accommodation Management System(s)) of the 'Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services' framework by the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC). The University is awarding to Kinetic Solutions Limited for their Student Accommodation Management System which is the top ranked supplier on the framework. They offer a comprehensive software solution that'll help the University to streamline and optimise the management of student accommodation across the University. The system automates key processes and workflows, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and improving the student experience. The Kinetic solution also integrates seamlessly with the University's existing systems and supports secure access control, unified communications, and robust reporting and analytics. Its scalability and reliability also make it a strategic technology partner for the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14fc3818-0070-44bc-916f-9906f7630105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a1c9d9-e36f-4bee-9527-8b8059343092
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,146 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£297,146 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINETIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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