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Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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17 Sep 2025 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed a procurement process, resulting in a direct award to Tribal Education Limited under a framework agreement, specifically the APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services. This procurement pertains to the provision of higher education student management systems, classified under the system management software package category. The geographic focus for this project encompasses both the North East of England and London. This process falls under the 'award' stage, having concluded with significant milestone dates, including the tender period end date on 31st July 2025 and the contract period beginning on 1st August 2025, extending until 31st July 2032. The procurement followed a selective method, leveraging a call-off from an established framework which accommodates the SME sector.

For businesses involved in the supply of system management software and associated services, particularly those capable of operating within the framework terms like Tribal Education Limited, this award represents substantial opportunities for long-term collaboration with higher education institutions. Companies well-versed in delivering comprehensive student management systems and inclined towards framework agreements would find this tender particularly valuable. The focus on high-value, long-duration contracts provides a potential pathway for business growth within the UK’s educational sector, especially catering to clients who have specific digital transformation requirements. Businesses within this domain that align with the framework's criteria are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. This contract reiterates the importance of participating in framework agreements to streamline procurement and enhance service delivery efficiency.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP

Notice Description

University of Sunderland direct award to Tribal Education Limited for the provision of the Tribal HEFS under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1fc8689-ea5b-47a1-907e-30d333bd4342
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9004e5db-5429-4751-990c-e23724a2b545
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

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,498,536 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,498,536 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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