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Harmony Premium Subscription

University Of The West Of England

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28 Sep 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England procured a Harmony Premium institutional subscription, described as a service running through the end of August 2027. The requirement is for a premium software subscription, classified as a licence management software package (CPV 48218000). The delivery location is in the South West of England; the buyer is based in Bristol. This is a software licensing requirement rather than a purchase of physical equipment or general IT support. The named subscription and institutional scope indicate that the service is intended for use at university level.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Animation Associates Ltd. The award date was 5 June 2026, and the contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The awarded value is £22,109.50. The stated estimated tender value is also £22,109.50. The submission deadline was 5 June 2026 at 5pm. The procurement method is recorded as “Other - SS”; no further procedural detail is available in the stated method. The published information identifies the buyer, supplier, subscription requirement and contract period, but does not set out an evaluation formula or detailed eligibility requirements. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

For suppliers competing for a similar requirement from the University of the West of England, this award demonstrates demand for a premium, institution-wide software subscription rather than a bespoke development or implementation project. A credible competitor would need to supply the named Harmony Premium subscription and support institutional licensing for a university user base. The successful supplier was a small or medium-sized business, showing that this scale of subscription was delivered by an SME. Experience in licensing or supplying comparable software subscriptions, and the ability to manage institutional access for the required subscription term, would be relevant strengths. The award provides a direct example of the buyer’s purchasing route for this specific software need; it does not establish demand for unrelated IT services or products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harmony Premium Subscription

Notice Description

Harmony Premium Subscription - Institution until 31/08/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-955103c6-71c3-4a8a-b965-7755f1c3cc70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ff206c-7c67-4e17-ac15-462cf27a1f3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,109 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,109 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of The West Of England
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Animation Associates Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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