Award

Purlos Engage

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is the buying organisation responsible for the recently awarded "Purlos Engage" contract in the software package and information systems category. This contract, which operates under a single tender action procurement method, focuses on improving communication methods within educational institutions. Located in Derby, England, the procurement was flagged as complete on 29th October 2025, with My Digital College selected as the supplier. The contract is slated to commence on 1st January 2024 and end on 31st December 2026, with a total value of £37,062. Although the tender period ended on 30th December 2023, the procurement stage of the award was officially active as of 31st December 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in innovative communication solutions to expand their market presence in the educational sector. With an emphasis on using social media channels like WhatsApp, businesses that offer forward-thinking, digitally-savvy products stand to gain the most. SMEs with expertise in the educational technology sphere are well-suited to compete and may find avenues for growth by leveraging the platform’s ability to enhance enrolment and reduce student drop-out rates. This contract underscores the potential for innovative technological solutions to transform traditional communication methods in educational settings.

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Notice Title

Purlos Engage

Notice Description

Purlos Engage focuses on the early stages of the learner journey, helping institutions connect with potential students, increase enrolments, and reduce drop-out rates. Their innovative platform replaces outdated communication methods and uses social media WhatsApp to collect data, which was different and hailed a higher success rate than other companies considered

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4989a584-e293-4378-a6ce-b447f2e814f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6a8afe-2f5d-4c0c-9569-dfff150fdd39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£30,435 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,062 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 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 DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MY DIGITAL COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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