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HEFS SITS Vision. This contract is a call-off from the APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Student Management Systems and Associated Services (ref ITS1050 AP).

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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29 May 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University has completed the procurement process for the HEFS SITS Vision contract, following a call-off from the APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Student Management Systems and Associated Services. This procurement, valued at £900,000, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and the contracting process concluded on 20th May 2025. The contract began on 1st June 2025 and will run until 31st May 2030, with delivery specified to Leeds, postal code LS18 5HD. The award was made to Tribal Group plc, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering industry-specific packages. As the process was part of a framework agreement, it highlights a reliable and streamlined route for suppliers to engage in business growth through public sector collaboration. Smaller enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, are particularly suited to compete for similar opportunities, given the focus on student management systems within educational institutions. The call-off nature of the contract facilitiates predictable engagements, making it an appealing entry point for tech companies seeking to expand their market presence within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

HEFS SITS Vision. This contract is a call-off from the APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Student Management Systems and Associated Services (ref ITS1050 AP).

Notice Description

HEFS SITS Vision. This contract is a call-off from the APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Student Management Systems and Associated Services (ref ITS1050 AP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8d5ac05-93b2-41a1-bd7f-e8a7a88f06f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30cda06-394d-4296-b534-81b13c071be7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mark Hayter
Contact Email
m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01132837100

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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