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Zendesk for Clearing

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Zendesk for Clearing," within the software package and information systems category. The procurement, managed by the university's Procurement Team based in Derby, England, was conducted using a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £220,000, commenced on 29th April 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026. It follows the award stage as of 2nd December 2025, and the opportunity was suited for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises involved in providing software solutions and services. Businesses with expertise in software package and information systems, especially those that can cater to institutional needs, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurements. The procurement method favours SMEs, suggesting favourable conditions for smaller companies looking to expand their presence in this sector and collaborate with respected educational institutions like the University of Derby. The contract's substantial value further underscores its potential to significantly bolster the growth of participating suppliers within this industry.

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Notice Title

Zendesk for Clearing

Notice Description

Zendesk is the supplier for our Clearing instance to allow us to recruit students and progress them from call to offer during Clearing. $220,000.00 total

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a95ee87-2150-496c-a0cc-e1e081e0183c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f11861e-f18e-4866-85f6-d7ebe90a53e2
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
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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

ZENDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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