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MHR additional employee and non-empoyee license

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the University of the West of England involves the acquisition of MHR additional employee and non-employee licenses for the year 2026/27. This contract falls under the industry category of software supply services and is located in the South West of England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 23 March 2026, and the project's completion set between 24 and 25 March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale software businesses, particularly those specialising in software supply services, to engage with prominent educational institutions like the University of the West of England. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, successful suppliers can benefit from forming a strategic partnership with a reputable buyer, enhancing their commercial portfolio while expanding their market presence within the public sector. As the buyer, the university's procurement department at Frenchay Campus in Bristol offers a reliable avenue for software suppliers to deliver value and establish long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

MHR additional employee and non-empoyee license

Notice Description

MHR additional employee and non-empoyee licenses for year 26/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c0b2b13-1ef3-465a-b1e1-c8fafaed4acd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d100b379-109f-46cd-9f8b-19c68a0a9074
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,245 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
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

MHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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