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SportsPark Management System

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the SportsPark Management System to Gladstone MRM Limited. This procurement falls under the "Database and operating software package" category and supports the operational needs of the university's Sportspark. The process employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being valued at £199,981.26. The location specified for delivery is Norwich, postal code NR4 7TJ, England. Following the tender period that concluded on 30th July 2025, the contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and extend through to 30th November 2029.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the database systems, operating systems, and sports facilities operation services industry. Large-scale organisations experienced in providing bespoke software solutions or sports management systems might find this contract particularly promising. With the alignment to a framework agreement, businesses already familiar with such arrangements could gain competitive leverage. Furthermore, this contract could boost business engagement with public-sector universities, helping establish long-term partnerships in technology services tailored to educational sports facilities.

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Notice Title

SportsPark Management System

Notice Description

Gladstone Leisure Management System- Supporting the University of East Anglia Sportspark Operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddbbbf4b-d540-4985-84a8-b1df84a22e9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91790b9d-5392-46a1-9f29-99a704c1f896
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48620000 - Operating systems

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,981 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,981 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Chris Bradsworth
Contact Email
c.bradsworth@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07737737529

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLADSTONE MRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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