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BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England, as the buying organisation. It falls under the services category, specifically software support services, and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The title of the tender was "BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR," which is now in the award stage, as of 15th April 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th March 2026 and the contract commencing on 10th March 2026, lasting until 19th February 2027. The procurement method utilised is "Other - SS," and the total value awarded was £21,897.60.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing software support services, particularly those with expertise in recurring service maintenance. The University of the West of England has awarded the contract to Blackboard International BV, indicating the partnership with a large-scale supplier. While the procurement has been identified as not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a clear demand in the software support sector, potentially guiding future tendering efforts towards similar contracts. Businesses capable of delivering sophisticated support solutions within similar regions and scopes should keep abreast of such opportunities for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR

Notice Description

LSS.SV.ESFLEXHOURS.S - ES BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR until 19/2/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e756c065-d6d5-46ad-aa33-8d8975c4fac9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d2e04b-8d30-4b8c-8d80-691150615509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SS
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,897 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 19 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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