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SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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25 Nov 2024 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a procurement process for the transition from Managed Hosting to Software as a Service (SaaS) under the title "SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT." This tender falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with specific emphasis on "Software support services." The requirement addressed improved software access, performance features, and data resilience. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this project spanned from 4th August 2021 to 3rd August 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 727,350. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made to Blackboard International B.V.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in SaaS solutions, software support and information management systems. Companies providing robust and resilient software platforms capable of seamless data integration and advanced reporting capabilities are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. Though this specific contract has been awarded, businesses in similar fields may find future opportunities and growth by positioning themselves for participation in selective framework agreements, similar to the approach taken by the University of Cumbria. This case also highlights the importance of having the capacity to deliver comprehensive software support and adaptive technological solutions.

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Notice Title

SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria required a migration from Managed Hosting to Software as a Service to enable quicker access to new software, performance and security features along with resilience that would allow hardware failure to seamlessly and quickly be dealt with. There was a requirement for easy access to consolidated data for reporting purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-489b5ea0-be27-412a-93c3-7799a52400e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae0845-c473-4cb3-bac4-079e8ad29897
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£727,350 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£727,350 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2021 - 3 Aug 2025 4-5 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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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