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Student Information System (SITS)

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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28 Nov 2025 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Student Information System (SITS)" was conducted by Bournemouth University, focusing on the acquisition of a comprehensive student information system tailored for higher education needs. The tender, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, was advertised for the South West region of the United Kingdom. Managed under a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective procurement commenced on 31 October 2025, with an initial contract period of three years, potentially extending to five years. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with the contract value totalling £1,177,032 GBP. Key dates include an award date of 17 October 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education IT services, albeit the contract has been awarded to Tribal Education Limited. Companies that focus on providing comprehensive educational software solutions, especially those capable of implementing and supporting systems for student lifecycle management, stand to benefit from similar tenders. While this opportunity may have been selective in nature and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent for businesses with scalable solutions to engage in future public contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Information System (SITS)

Notice Description

Provision of Tribal SITS- a comprehensive Student Information System tailored for higher education institutions. Delivered under the Higher Education Full Service (HEFS) licensing and delivery model, the system supports the full student lifecycle, including recruitment, admissions, enrolment, progression, retention, finance, and outcomes. The contract commencement date is 31 October 2025 for an initial period of three (3) years, ending on 30 October 2028. There are two (2) optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each, giving a potential maximum contract duration of five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ff8337-9214-4d20-b4bc-16ab5abd83ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,177,032 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,177,032 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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