Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 15:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, England, conducted a public procurement process for IT services under the OCRE Framework Software Charges. This process, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000), involved a selective procurement method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award officially documented on 19th November 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a total value of £570,876. The project location is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those capable of operating within a framework agreement context. The procurement being handled by the University of Plymouth offers a substantial contract value, encouraging further business growth and collaboration within the sector. Phoenix Software Ltd, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage with such government procurement initiatives. The focus on IT and software solutions aligns well with current industry demands, providing an exemplary platform for businesses aiming to expand in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Procured under OCRE Framework Software Charges

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23bfd5f1-32b3-45c0-8467-a97a38c8e922
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e50f7bf-8dfc-40fa-8974-4f820ee1a246
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
£570,876 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,876 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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