Award

Agresso Hosting Software

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Apr 2025 at 13:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for hosting software under the title "Agresso Hosting Software". The procurement falls under the "Database and operating software package" industry category, with a focus on goods. The buying organisation is a public authority within the sub-central government located at Fusehill Street, Cumbria, UK. This direct procurement method, classified as below the threshold without competition, has completed its procurement stage with key dates including the contract start date on 19th April 2025 and end date on 19th October 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £38,161.66.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software hosting services, particularly those experienced in maintaining and supporting applications like Agresso. Quick Think Cloud Ltd, headquartered in Portishead, Bristol, has been identified as the supplier, indicating a preference for firms with a solid track record in software hosting environments. Companies that fit the scale of either SMEs or larger enterprises are well-suited to bid for future similar opportunities in this segment, promoting growth through consistent and reliable contract fulfilment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agresso Hosting Software

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria is seeking continued support with an additional six months of hosting for the Agresso application on QTC's hosting environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014929-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,801 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£31,801 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUICK THINK CLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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