Award

Academic Workload Planning System

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has completed the awarding stage of its procurement process for an Academic Workload Planning System, classified under industry-specific software packages within the services category. The procurement method utilised is a direct, single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for immediate requirements. The contract, valued at £113,400, commenced on 17 May 2025 and will conclude on 16 May 2028. This contract focuses on delivery in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the award officially published on 30 July 2025.

This awarded tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in academic workload planning solutions and software services, particularly those qualified as SMEs. The procurement process, though direct, signals potential future opportunities for similar initiatives requiring niche expertise and efficiency. While the contract has been awarded to Simitive Limited, other businesses within this sector may find growth prospects by preparing for future tender opportunities or exploring partnerships with currently engaged large-scale suppliers like Simitive Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Academic Workload Planning System

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract for the University's academic workload planning system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8a30705-9ac3-48f7-b5f1-e178a04f06d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44718731-e3c9-4bb1-96a4-2ef987c2f379
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 16 May 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 DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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