Award

T1144 - RCP System Call Off

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the "T1144 - RCP System Call Off" under the procurement category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems". This tender focuses on services that include pre-award management, costing and pricing functionality, a full reporting suite and dashboard, contracts management, and Unit4 integration. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at the award stage, as of 13 October 2025. The contract, valued at £332,878.20, is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2026 and conclude on 2 February 2031. Although initially completed, the related tender took place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers businesses specialising in software development and systems integration opportunities for growth and collaboration. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without involvement in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Academia Ltd, illustrates that large-scale companies with expertise in these service areas can also benefit from such contracts. Overall, this award demonstrates potential growth avenues for businesses aiming to supply comprehensive system solutions in academia and research sectors.

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Notice Title

T1144 - RCP System Call Off

Notice Description

Research Cost Price System that includes the following functionality Pre Awards Management Costing & Pricing Functionality Full Reporting suite and dashboard Contracts Management Unit4 Integration and all associated services in relation to the above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc13168d-9937-4368-9778-58ef462fc737
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b433feb-9127-4eca-abf5-b6c5b356139e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,878 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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