Award

TOPdesk Cloud Software

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for TOPdesk Cloud Software under a selective procurement process using a call-off from a framework agreement. This award, which is classified under IT services, involves 270 licensed operators on the TOPdesk Engaged package, including Ebbot Live Chat & AI Chatbot, for a total value of £127,182. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2027. The buying organisation is progressing from the tender stage to award stage, with the procurement details being finalised by 5th January 2026. The primary location for delivery is the West Midlands, UK.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at software development and support. The suitability of this contract for SMEs and VCSEs implies that smaller and voluntary sector companies have a competitive edge in engaging with Aston University's IT service demands. Firms with innovative solutions in cloud-based platforms and automated chat services will find this contract particularly beneficial as it aligns with the current digital transformation trend in educational institutions.

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Notice Title

TOPdesk Cloud Software

Notice Description

270 Licensed Operators on the TOPdesk Engaged package, for a 2-year contract term, including Ebbot Live Chat & AI Chatbot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c5861f5-bb11-4f9c-91dd-ed42e4f0e4b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1028caed-9a0b-43e7-95fb-747073376d53
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,182 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,182 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
Avinash Padaki
Contact Email
a.padaki@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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