Award

TOPdesk Cloud Software

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 10:25

Award

21 Feb 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of TOPdesk Cloud Software, specifically within the Software package and information systems industry category. The procurement, which falls under the "goods" main procurement category, was aimed at delivering TOPdesk Cloud Software to the university, located in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 21 February 2025, with the contract valued at £134,772.42 GBP.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud software solutions to align themselves with the needs of educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders include those experienced in providing IT services and cloud-based software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions. The direct award via the GCloud 14 Framework highlights a preference for technically proficient suppliers capable of fulfilling specific technological requirements, suggesting an environment favourable for future competitive engagements in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

TOPdesk Cloud Software

Notice Description

Provision of TOPdesk Cloud Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of TOPdesk cloud software to the UoB

Procurement Information

Awarded as a Direct Award on the g Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013896-2025
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
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
£134,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582743315-3315

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPDESK

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