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Arc Software

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the renewal of embedded educational software, Arc, integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 48190000, was handled through a limited negotiation without a call for competition due to technical reasons. The awarded contract has a total value of £559,430 GBP and will span from 20 February 2025 to 21 February 2030. This contract involves delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender process has been completed, with the award date being 19 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software, particularly those with capabilities in integrating products with Tribal SITS and Salesforce. While the contract was awarded to Arc Technology Ltd, companies with expertise in this niche market should be attentive to future opportunities for similar procurements by the University of Plymouth and other educational institutions. Although this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms in the software development sector would find such opportunities highly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Arc Software

Notice Description

Renewal of embedded software, Arc. Integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce This spend is subject to 32.2.part b (ii) and competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96ee4e4a-73c5-4411-a4b6-3a9356c9ac79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03a545-745f-4b85-a67f-2fb7d2fba23c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£559,430 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£559,430 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC TECHNOLOGY

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