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Annual Cloud-based Platform

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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24 Jan 2025 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Snowflake cloud-based platform for its Aula Platform. This contract, classified under "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000, covers the period from 1st February 2025 to 1st February 2026. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract has been awarded to Snowflake Computing U.K. Limited, with a total value of £25,632.40. The procurement process stage was in the award phase as of 24th January 2025, and the delivery location specified is in Coventry, CV1 2NT.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in software solutions and cloud-based platforms. Businesses that provide innovative and reliable software services, particularly those experienced in educational platforms, will find this contract beneficial. As Coventry University shows a preference for single tender actions below the threshold, demonstrating strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, cloud-based solutions promptly will be advantageous for potential bidders in future procurement opportunities with the university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Cloud-based Platform

Notice Description

Snowflake renewal for Aula Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4335239-8459-4dcf-a503-69f61c7fc4f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4e9513-b8ee-4e06-ad6b-29e15b4340b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£25,632 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 1-2 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SNOWFLAKE COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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