Award

Data Archiving Contract

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, has concluded with the award of a Data Archiving Contract. This contract falls under the industry category of "Database and operating software package" (CPV 48600000) and has been executed using a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was completed in the "award" stage, with the contract officially beginning on 30th March 2024 and concluding on 29th March 2031. The awarded supplier is MHR International UK Limited, and the total contract value is £108,225.52.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in data hosting and analytics services, specifically those capable of handling sophisticated database and operating software packages. Though Coventry University has utilised a single tender process, the contract highlights the potential for large suppliers to engage with public institutions on similar projects. Businesses with expertise in cloud and IT services, especially those capable of collaborating with prominent partners like Microsoft, IBM, and SAP for hosting solutions, would find this type of contract beneficial for long-term growth and market presence within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Data Archiving Contract

Notice Description

The following sub processors are used when providing some services for Analytics * Microsoft (Azure Hosting) * MHR International UK Ltd (hosting of reports where iTrent is not hosted by MHR) * IBM (hosting) * SAP (hosting)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-683fca09-57c6-4a90-8581-0d8de246c28b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9df7b-1a88-4ebd-9843-a8371fd3fec0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2031 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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