Award

Renewal and Upgrade to iTrent System

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 14:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has completed a procurement process for the renewal and upgrade of the iTrent System, classified under IT software packages (CPV: 48517000). This procurement, located in Paisley, UKM83, falls under the goods category and was awarded on 28th March 2025. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication due to its nature as a renewal of an existing system, and is in the Award stage. The total contract value is £585,955.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems (CPV: 48000000). Companies with expertise in digital workflows and employee self-service management would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, MHR International UK Limited, a large enterprise based in Nottingham, indicates the potential for sizeable contract values and strategic partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal and Upgrade to iTrent System

Notice Description

Licence renewal and upgrade for iTrent system

Lot Information

Lot 1

License renewal for iTrent systen, including moving to digital workflows/employee manager self-service.

Procurement Information

This contract is for the renewal of a software subscription license and subsequent upgrade of an existing system already in place at the University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012574-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,955 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
David Benstead
Contact Email
david.benstead@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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