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AppsAnywhere & Numecent Cloudpaging Sitewide License

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

19 Nov 2024 at 10:29

Award

18 Oct 2024 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a procurement process for a sitewide license of AppsAnywhere & Numecent Cloudpaging, under the ID FRAM-1405-24-TH. This procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category and was conducted under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024. The procurement method was "limited," with the rationale classified as "Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority/entity." The contract, valued at £432,194.00, was awarded to AppsAnywhere Ltd and signed on 28th October 2024. The primary delivery location is in the West Midlands (UKG), with the project supporting Coventry University's extensive, globally-distributed hybrid infrastructure.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational IT solutions, particularly those adept at integrating with complex, hybrid infrastructure environments. Companies experienced in providing secure, scalable software applications tailored to academic settings will find this contract particularly beneficial. Firms that can swiftly implement solutions under urgent conditions and offer high levels of compliance and security will also be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, highlighting the potential for partnerships in the education sector where seamless integration and operational efficiency are critical.

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Notice Title

AppsAnywhere & Numecent Cloudpaging Sitewide License

Notice Description

AppsAnywhere has been specifically selected due to its seamless integration with our existing hybrid infrastructure, which spans across multiple continents and is built on a combination of Azure, AWS, and Nutanix environments. The platform's compatibility with both Azure Environments, Hyper-V further strengthens our current systems without necessitating costly or time-consuming reconfigurations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The unique needs of a global university, where the infrastructure supports thousands of students and staff remotely, require a solution tailored to educational environments. AppsAnywhere is designed with the academic sector in mind, enabling centralised, secure delivery of software applications to both on-campus and remote users. This focus on student and faculty needs aligns with our goal to provide a flexible and userfriendly experience, ensuring uninterrupted learning and research activities.

Procurement Information

Explanation: 1. Strategic Fit with Existing Infrastructure AppsAnywhere has been specifically selected due to its seamless integration with our existing hybrid infrastructure, which spans across multiple continents and is built on a combination of Azure, AWS, and Nutanix environments. The platform's compatibility with both Azure Environments, Hyper-V further strengthens our current systems without necessitating costly or time-consuming reconfigurations. 2. Educational Sector Requirements The unique needs of a global university, where the infrastructure supports thousands of students and staff remotely, require a solution tailored to educational environments. AppsAnywhere is designed with the academic sector in mind, enabling centralised, secure delivery of software applications to both on-campus and remote users. This focus on student and faculty needs aligns with our goal to provide a flexible and userfriendly experience, ensuring uninterrupted learning and research activities. 3. Education Sector Challenges A reduction in resource availability as the university looks to reduce in operating costs and deliver sustainable digital experiences. Previous use of AppsAnywhere means that the skill set is readily available and packaging of applications for our environment is familiar, and the platform can be onboarded with speed. Proven Security and Compliance Standards With the university operating a SOC and NOC to oversee security operations globally, AppsAnywhere provides robust security features that align with our high compliance standards. The platform supports stringent security protocols and data protection measures, critical for maintaining the integrity of our distributed systems across several continents. 5. No Suitable Alternative in the Market After evaluating the alternatives, it has been determined that no other solution on the market meets our specific criteria in terms of integration, security, and the specialised requirements of an educational institution and the streaming of apps to BYOD devices. This conclusion is based on an extensive internal review of the options currently available. Many alternatives require significant infrastructure compute costs in a time where we are having to work to strict budget availability. 6. Cost and Time Efficiency Transitioning to a new platform would introduce significant costs, delays, and risks to the university's operations. AppsAnywhere allows for continuity without disrupting our global service delivery, enabling us to maintain operational efficiency and meet the demands of our academic community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04adb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037313-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£432,194 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2477658021

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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPSANYWHERE

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