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Student Information Management System for Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Student Information Management System at Keele University has concluded with an active award. This project, valued at GBP 545,372, falls within the software package and information systems industry category, and was undertaken under the terms of a call-off from the APUC Framework Agreement. The procurement followed a selective method and its award stage was completed on 14th July 2025. The service will be delivered at Keele University, located in Newcastle, England, with the contract running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. Large-scale companies, such as the appointed supplier Tribal Education Limited, with experience in handling substantial educational and information system projects, are particularly well-suited for such tenders. The long-term contract arrangement allows companies to demonstrate their expertise and innovation in managing and delivering complex systems, paving the way for future collaborations in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Student Information Management System for Keele University

Notice Description

Call Off under the APUC Framework Agreement reference ITS 1050 AP Supply of Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services. 3 year initial term plus x2, 1 year extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cebee7f7-957a-4e80-b6ce-ee5372892d45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30183d7-74ad-4cab-ae26-31566a0d7f80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£545,372 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£545,372 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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 KEELE
Contact Name
Leanne Fryer
Contact Email
l.fryer@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 733787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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