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Timetabling Software System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has successfully completed the procurement process for a timetabling software system, aimed at optimising academic schedule management. With a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement method was selective. This process falls under the industry category of administration software package and targets services within Birmingham, England. The award stage of the process was initiated on 16th March 2026, with Corbett Engineering Limited securing the contract valued at £222,747.80. The contract will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, following the tender period that concluded on 2nd March 2026.

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Notice Title

Timetabling Software System

Notice Description

Aston University requires a timetabling software system to create, manage, publish, and optimise academic timetables. It automates the complex process of scheduling teaching events by matching students, staff, rooms, equipment, and course structures while avoiding clashes and ensuring efficient use of resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-700d4ec2-2cad-4f03-bc5d-4e4f2cd99e43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d65861c-58bb-4716-b660-e825537df8c2
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£222,747 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,747 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORBETT ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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