Award

Timetabling Solution

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Derby for a Timetabling Solution, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The process involved a mini-competition run through the APUC via a framework agreement, with the procurement method being selective. The location for service delivery is Derby, England, with the postal code DE221GB. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 24th October 2025, and the services are set to commence on 1st November 2025, lasting until 31st July 2029. The total contract value amounts to GBP 365,928, and the successful supplier was Celcat, trading as Corbett.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry to engage in the education sector, particularly those providing SaaS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from participating in similar selective procurement processes, which offer chances to secure contracts within the public sector, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Celcat. Businesses specialising in timetabling and educational software solutions could leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Timetabling Solution

Notice Description

Celcat Timetabler Timetabling SaaS solution Mini competition run through: APUC ITS1051 AP Award to Corbett Trading As Celcat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f30fa04-355a-4a32-852f-d0d7af7bdd29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb1c086-3a62-45b6-b81d-8207727a8d94
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,928 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£365,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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 DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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