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2425-54-DTS-RLD Educational Licences for academic teaching and research

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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16 Oct 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for educational software licences, specifically the MATLAB Campus Wide Suite, under the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA), Lot 4. This initiative, classified within the educational software package sector, took place in Sheffield, England, with a contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined and efficient approach for pre-qualified suppliers. The award was made to Academia the technology group, with a contract value of £64,488, and the contract became active on 18th July 2025. Sheffield Hallam University, located at City Campus in Sheffield, served as the buying organisation, with the procurement characterised by its completion stage.

This tender opens substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those aligned with academic research and teaching needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this sector beneficial, given the suitability criteria. By participating in such contracts, companies can enhance their market presence and client base in the educational sector. The selective procurement method through frameworks offers a familiar and potentially advantageous avenue for vendors well-versed in academic software provisions. This opportunity can help broaden business reach and encourage innovation in educational technology solutions.

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Notice Title

2425-54-DTS-RLD Educational Licences for academic teaching and research

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University have purchased the MATLAB Campus Wide Suite licences and maintenance service under the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA), Lot 4 (IT4042 SU). MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform for engineering and scientific applications and is used by the University on a variety of academic teaching and research programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abd0d6bc-e668-4e04-9e5a-c7253dee3e1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d42d59-8eab-42c6-af6f-bca207c5637e
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,488 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142253431

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA THE TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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