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Automation Contract

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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23 Jul 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process titled "Automation Contract," under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, coded as CPV 72200000. Located in Lincoln, England, the University's Brayford Way Riseholme Campus serves as the project's base, with the delivery address postal code LN2 2LG. This contract, processed through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework, has moved past the award stage, as indicated by its active status confirmed on 3rd July 2025. The total contract value is £150,000, and it spans from 16th August 2025 to 15th August 2028.

This tender opens up opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in robotic process automation (RPA) platforms. Businesses with expertise in rapid, non-disruptive deployment of cloud-based systems can find significant potential in partnering with academic institutions like the University of Lincoln. The contract, awarded to TPXimpact Ltd, demonstrates the ideal positioning for SMEs that are adept in streamlining operational processes through technology. Such projects are excellent growth avenues for businesses focused on innovation and efficiency in software services.

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Notice Title

Automation Contract

Notice Description

This was procured using the G-Cloud 14 framework, under lot 2 Cloud Services. The University was looking to appoint a robotic process automation (RPA) platform. The contract is for software that emulates how humans use existing applications and systems to automate a wide range of operational and business processes. The University was looking for rapid non-disruptive deployment. It is being deployed as a private cloud based system hosted locally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c0ede6c-273d-4f60-aca2-884a05673549
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782259da-cdc7-4361-b817-a64a16e40a58
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2028 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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPXIMPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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