Award

Workload Allocation Management System

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 13:39

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has recently concluded the procurement process for a "Workload Allocation Management System," targeting the computer-related services sector. This procurement, which forms part of the G-Cloud 14 framework, covers an extensive range of UK regions. The contract was awarded to Simitive Limited, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. The award was made through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the directive's scope considerations. Key dates include the award date on 13th January 2025, and the contract signing date on 20th January 2025, with a total value of £110,914 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and computer-related services, particularly those experienced in providing workload management solutions. Companies proficient in implementation services and ongoing support can greatly benefit from engaging in such contracts. The procurement method, which favours direct awards on established frameworks like G-Cloud, is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Simitive Limited, enabling them to secure substantial contracts with major educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Workload Allocation Management System

Notice Description

Simitive Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS), Implementation Services and Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Simitive Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS), Implementation Services and Support

Procurement Information

This Contract was called off from: G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014330-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,914 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 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, Raymond Coffie
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk, procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582489216, +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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

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