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Experience Management Software Award

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for an "Experience Management Software Award". This contract pertains to the industry category of services, specifically under the classification of "Industry specific software package" (CPV code: 48100000). The tender was closed following a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from the Software Licencing Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework under its Lot 4 (Other) Software. Key dates include the tender period end date on 10th February 2026 and the subsequent award made on 14th March 2026. The project, valued at £399,432.99, will be executed at the postal code SR1 3SD in Sunderland, covering the contract period from 14th March 2026 to 13th March 2029.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs, evidenced by the successful bid by Academia Limited, a small to medium enterprise. The procurement, focusing on a specialised software solution, is ideally suited for businesses that excel in providing tailored enterprise software solutions and have the necessary expertise to work within existing framework agreements. The contract provides a stable three-year engagement that can facilitate sustained business growth and foster long-term client relationships. SMEs involved in IT software sales and services, specifically those equipped to manage and deploy experience management software packages, would have been well-positioned to compete in this process.

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Notice Title

Experience Management Software Award

Notice Description

Qualtrics XM by means of direct award on the Software Licencing Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework ITS4042 SU to the ranked 1 reseller: Academia under Lot 4 (Other) Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c94ddb7-6860-4aef-8159-51ca7b3becde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ebc711-019b-4779-873a-920548d0e156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£399,432 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,432 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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