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ARC Placement Functions

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby, located in Derby, England, has recently completed a procurement process titled "ARC Placement Functions" with a contract value of £99,000. This project falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and involves maintaining placement functions for over 4,000 students, along with managing payments within the Colleges of HPSC and AHE. The procurement was handled through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined selection of a supplier. The tender process was concluded with the awarding stage on the 31st of October 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027, providing a sizeable three-year engagement for the supplier, Arc Technology Software Ltd., an SME based in West Byfleet.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software firms specialising in educational systems, offering a chance to engage with a reputable institution, notably the University of Derby. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proficiency in developing and managing large-scale software solutions for educational settings may find this contract particularly beneficial for business expansion and credibility enhancement. Engaging in such a project can not only increase visibility but also facilitate long-term partnerships with educational institutions, thereby fostering further business growth and development. If your business aligns with these specifications and capabilities, the contract signals a promising avenue to establish a robust client portfolio.

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Notice Title

ARC Placement Functions

Notice Description

maintain placement functions for 4,000 + students in the Colleges of HPSC and AHE, as well as the management of payments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53b38aa2-3686-4711-98a0-b42fd0b16862
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9409eccc-2a7d-4f84-b24b-b7ba2eba45f3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ARC TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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