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Executive Programs - Research Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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28 Aug 2025 at 07:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Executive Programs - Research Services" has been completed by the University of Southampton, a prominent academic institution based in Southampton, England. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 11th August 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded on 12th August 2025, with a value of £360,900. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2028. Delivered services are to be addressed to Southampton (postcode SO17 1BJ).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises providing software packages and information system services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability considerations. Gartner UK Limited, a large-scale company, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunity for similar organisations to engage in comparable projects with respected institutions like the University of Southampton. Organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive research services, technology solutions, or data management products are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially within the educational and research-focused sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Programs - Research Services

Notice Description

Renewal of Executive Programs - Research Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f213ffd7-b83d-4a5f-9b59-05c8be2c1be7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f600c7c-a2d8-407b-b620-393a6b12bb50
Current Stage
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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
SME
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
£360,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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