Award

Student Management Systems

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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31 Jul 2025 at 08:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for a "Student Management Systems" contract, specifically utilizing a call-off from the APUC framework under Lot 1 for Higher Education Systems. This selective procurement, involving software packages and information systems within the services category, concluded with an award stage. The contract, valued at £1,312,796, will commence on 1 August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31 July 2030. Located at the Aston Triangle, this opportunity was aimed at providing comprehensive student information management solutions.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specializing in large-scale software and information systems tailored for higher education institutions. Firms with expertise in developing or integrating comprehensive student management systems that can align with university needs could benefit significantly from such contracts. While large enterprises seem to fit this particular tender due to its scale, it underscores the broader demand within the higher education sector for advanced digital solutions, thereby encouraging software development companies to enhance their offerings and competitive standing in future tendering opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Management Systems

Notice Description

Call off from the following framework: APUC Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services ITS1050 AP Lot 1 - 1 : Higher Education Systems6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd30d218-096c-498a-9fe3-1efcb1463aa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdc7ccf-9074-4ccc-b7a2-2b7ad509696e
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
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
£1,312,796 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,312,796 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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