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Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning Maintenance

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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10 Jan 2025 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for maintaining its university-wide financial management system, Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning. This falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement utilised a direct method through a single tender action, below the threshold, with the contract awarded to Unit4 Business Software Ltd. The contract period spans from 24 April 2024 to 23 April 2025, and the procurement stage is at the award stage. The associated value of the contract is £86,314.48. Coventry University, based in Priory Street, Coventry, CV15FB, England, acted as the buyer.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in enterprise software and financial management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the suitability criteria highlighted for this procurement. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish a robust portfolio with educational institutions and expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies looking to break into or strengthen their position in the public procurement market, especially in the software industry, would find this contract type appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning Maintenance

Notice Description

This is the University wide financial management system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ba54a0-5166-4988-9b3e-7f73fba5c75a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3aad8b-8af9-4b61-b0b2-69f0858d69c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£86,314 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,314 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2024 - 23 Apr 2025 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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