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AppsAnywhere (Site) 24-25 AppsAnywhere, our app store designed exclusively for Higher Ed. Deliver any app to any device, on and off campus

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

13 Jan 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the provision of an app store, AppsAnywhere, designed exclusively for the higher education sector. The procurement, classified under information technology services, involved a single contract from a specified supplier arrangement (SSA) and will take place at Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 2TT). The contract, worth GBP 140,782, covers the period from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. This process was in the award stage as of 13 January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those equipped to handle higher education requirements. SMEs particularly stand to benefit, given the project's scale and the targeted nature of the procurement method. The successful bidder, AppsAnywhere Limited, stands as an example of how niche IT service providers can secure substantial contracts in the education sector, highlighting the sector's potential for business growth.

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Notice Title

AppsAnywhere (Site) 24-25 AppsAnywhere, our app store designed exclusively for Higher Ed. Deliver any app to any device, on and off campus

Notice Description

AppsAnywhere (Site) 24-25 AppsAnywhere, our app store designed exclusively for Higher Ed. Deliver any app to any device, on and off campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e153fea2-b178-4f86-b240-c1ab1511881f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd88210-7803-4133-8696-fb828b956357
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single contract from SSA
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,782 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPSANYWHERE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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