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Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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16 Dec 2025 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS) was undertaken by Bournemouth University, situated in Poole, England. This award stage falls under the IT software package category, specifically tailored for the delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22 November 2025 and will conclude on 21 November 2028. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 31 October 2025, and the award being published on 16 December 2025. The total contract value is £131,886, awarded to Simitive Limited, a large supplier.

This contract provides substantial business opportunities for IT service providers, especially those capable of delivering SaaS-based solutions involving hosting, software licensing, and support services. Although the opportunity was not directly suitable for SME or VCSE entities, it marks a promising avenue for well-established IT firms to showcase their capabilities in enhancing workload allocation systems. Such tenders can foster growth by enabling businesses to partner with reputable academic institutions like Bournemouth University and expand their footprint in the educational sector. The procurement from a framework agreement also highlights the potential benefits of aligning with large-scale, strategic procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)

Notice Description

Simitive SaaS-based WAMS solution to include hosting, software licensing, data storage, maintenance and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e26a4cec-93b4-41cf-a8e6-3986e0916299
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c965962-726c-4181-a3a3-8a3a136714bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,886 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,886 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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