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PebblePad License

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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27 Aug 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a reputable institution located in Coventry, England, has recently completed the award stage of the procurement process for a "PebblePad License." The contract, involving the provision of software packages under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems,' was awarded to Academia Ltd, a large supplier based in Hemel Hempstead. The selection was made through a 'Call-off from a framework agreement' using a selective procurement method. This tender process, vital for supporting the university’s technology needs, officially culminated with the awarding on 19th June 2025, and the related contract period spans from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2028. The contract has a value of £224,434.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the technology and software sectors, though it may not be as accessible for SMEs or VCSEs due to its large scale and selective procurement nature. Companies with a robust framework and the ability to supply comprehensive software solutions could benefit from engaging in similar contracts by offering bespoke or specialised software systems. This procurement aligns well for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the education sector, where sophisticated, reliable digital solutions like PebblePad are in high demand to advance online learning and assessment capabilities.

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Notice Title

PebblePad License

Notice Description

PebblePad is tool that is heavily relied upon by SoH and NITE. It enables workbooks for professional courses to be translated into an online assessment platform where evidence can be documented, curated and showcased.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f80e7586-18c5-47e8-8311-72a4315833d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ac2dd9-9e3a-4d8b-a1d3-4775b2ff9ff9
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,434 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,434 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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