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Direct Award for Tribal SITS Under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems, Number: ITS1050 AP

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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04 Jul 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract to Tribal Education Limited for the provision of the Tribal SITS system under the APUC framework agreement. This procurement focuses on student information management systems, specifically within Lot 1 for Higher Education Student Management Systems. The contract covers a substantial service category denoted by the CPV classification 'System management software package'. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the contract was officially awarded on 24th June 2025, with the process initiated as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, including options for extension. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in system management solutions, particularly those focused on educational sectors. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the framework agreement allows entities offering robust system management services to leverage established network connections and expand their market presence within the educational systems domain. The direct award mechanism ensures streamlined collaboration, bolstering the competitive edge for organisations well-versed in handling complex software packages and institutional requirements.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for Tribal SITS Under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems, Number: ITS1050 AP

Notice Description

The University of Chester has made a direct award to Tribal Education Limited for the provision of the Tribal SITS under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems. This direct award follows our review of the APUC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures. Please note all values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract dates include the two potential extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6708b6b6-65a9-4c2c-928c-9605dae9f5e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496f48be-4775-400b-99c6-c89da3efe625
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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 CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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