Award

Database Management System

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Database Management System" was led by the University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of data management services, had a procurement stage of 'award' as of 30 July 2025. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 25 July 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1 August 2025 and run through until 31 July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £81,156, with the selected supplier being Softcat Plc.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing data management services. Although Softcat Plc has secured the contract, companies of similar scale and expertise in delivering comprehensive database management solutions could benefit from exploring future collaborations or subcontract opportunities. While the University of East Anglia requires sophisticated data handling and retrieving systems, businesses looking to compete in future tenders should ensure they have the capacity to meet demand within frameworks agreements and possibly align themselves with larger enterprises to strengthen their bidding potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Database Management System

Notice Description

Database Management System to store, manage, retrieve and manipulate data effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a3e602a-0815-452e-99d6-3c9a29977168
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ec0290-d6c2-423b-9c3c-cb2fead0d8b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,156 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,156 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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