Award

Quality Management Software

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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21 Jul 2025 at 07:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has concluded a procurement process to acquire Quality Management Software, classified under "Software package and information systems". This procurement falls within the services category and was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage with a completion on 21st July 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000, commences on 21st July 2025 and extends until 20th July 2028, with the delivery location specified as Southampton, England. The tender period ended on 18th July 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the software industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the University of Southampton actively seeks to engage such businesses. The project is ideally suited for firms experienced in delivering quality management solutions or similar software services. The contractual partnership with Ideagen Technology Limited, a well-regarded software SME, underscores the opportunity for companies of similar scale and expertise to effectively compete for future projects within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Management Software

Notice Description

The University of Southampton would like to procure Quality Management Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4a49df6-3c09-4248-b578-3f9501cfbfb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf7258c-f77e-4fe8-85d2-3c49b38e0275
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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