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Subscription to Community Standard and Cat Premium Plus

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 15:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has concluded a procurement process for the subscription services titled "Subscription to Community Standard and Cat Premium Plus". This contract falls under the "services" category and pertains to subscription services, classified under CPV 79980000. The procurement was initiated using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, as evidenced by the award being active as of 13th November 2025, with the publication date of the award notice on 2nd December 2025. The service is to be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 14th November 2025 and ending on 15th November 2025. The total value of the contract is £34,860 GBP, provided by Unibuddy Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth in the subscription services sector. Given the procurement method, businesses that are part of existing framework agreements might find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete. With the University of the West of England as the buyer, there is potential for future collaborations, given its commitment to procurement processes that accommodate SMEs. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide subscription services that meet the educational and technology needs defined by the university's procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to Community Standard and Cat Premium Plus

Notice Description

Subscription to Community Standard and Cat Premium Plus Until 26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc2f896e-125c-4254-9091-5996186e9b6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ff87ea-17ba-4791-abfb-34837024f540
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 30 days
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 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

UNIBUDDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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