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Arc Software

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its Arc software package, which is integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce. This contract falls under the educational software package category (CPV code 48190000) and is classified as a goods procurement. Following a limited procurement procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical specificity, the contract has been awarded to Arc Technology Ltd. The formal award and signing were concluded on 19 February 2025, with the contract active for a five-year duration. The procurement regions encompass UKK41, UKK4, UKK, and the broader UK area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions that offer proprietary integrations with systems like Tribal SITS and Salesforce. Companies with expertise in maintaining and renewing complex software systems tailored for higher education institutions would find suitable opportunities in such tenders. This contract underscores the importance of niche knowledge and technical capability, making it ideal for established firms with a proven track record in delivering robust software services to public sector educational organisations.

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Notice Title

Arc Software

Notice Description

Renewal of embedded software, Arc. Integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce This spend is subject to 32.2.part b (ii) and competition is absent for technical reasons

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of embedded software, Arc. Integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce This spend is subject to 32.2.part b (ii) and competition is absent for technical reasons

Procurement Information

This spend is subject to This spend is subject to 32.2.part b (ii) and competition is absent for technical reasons. This is proprietary software as integral to the operation of the University. It is integrated with Tribal SITS SRS and Salesforce applications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e44a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005946-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Stephanie Hurrell
Contact Email
stephanie.hurrell@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752588160

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK4 Devon, TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC TECHNOLOGY

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