Award

Award Notice for the Provision of Student Accommodation Management Software under Software Licence Resellers Agreement, Lot 4 - Other

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the provision of Student Accommodation Management Software to Academia Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is specifically for the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, utilising a call-off from the Software Licence Resellers Agreement framework, Lot 4. The tender concluded with the award stage on 14th January 2026, following a tender period that ended on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £490,000, commenced on 22nd December 2025 and runs until 31st July 2031.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those experienced in delivering management systems for student accommodation. The procurement method favours suppliers with established framework agreements, highlighting opportunities for businesses to expand by aligning with framework structures. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable for this contract, suggesting an encouraging landscape for diverse business growth within these sectors. Successful participation in such tenders could bolster business credentials and open further pathways in the educational technology market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for the Provision of Student Accommodation Management Software under Software Licence Resellers Agreement, Lot 4 - Other

Notice Description

This Award Notice is for the Provision of Student Accommodation Management Software under the SLRA - Framework Agreement for Software Licence Resellers Agreement, Lot 4 - Other OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650 This Direct Award follows our review of the SLRA framework Buyers Guide which established that Academia Limited is the first ranked supplier on Lot 4 - Other and that it is compliant under the framework to place a direct award with the 1st ranked supplier who is considered to provide the most economically advantageous offer. Academia will be providing StarRez software. This award is made under the framework Call-Off Terms and Conditions. All values in this Award Notice have been rounded up and are for the full potential contract length including extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27feefc6-bc83-4283-b805-e53916a65213
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb04a8b-9293-420d-8054-637f80cf56c8
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
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 CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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