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Software for Forms

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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08 Apr 2025 at 09:22

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08 Apr 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, has completed a direct procurement process to acquire software solutions for forms and event management, specifically Gecko Forms for international lead capture and Gecko Visit for managing on-campus and online student recruitment events. This procurement falls under the sub-central government public authority category, with a contract valued at £130,928.88 awarded on 8th April 2025. The award status is active, and the contract period starts on 29th April 2025 and ends on 28th April 2028. The procurement method used was below the threshold without competition, indicating a direct award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software solutions and digital event management systems. Businesses capable of providing integrated recruitment software that enhances lead capture, follow-up communication, and event management workflows would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The University of Kent’s decision to integrate Gecko Forms into their CRM system highlights a preference for solutions that offer seamless integration, efficient management, and high conversion rates for prospective student leads. This contract exemplifies the potential for SMEs to participate in and benefit from public procurement opportunities in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Software for Forms

Notice Description

Gecko Forms for international lead capture and Gecko Visit to manage all on campus and online student recruitment events. We host a wide range of on campus and online recruitment events through varied platforms and workarounds. We have found Gecko a platform to manage all open days, campus tours, applicant days, virtual events and so on. The International Marketing and Recruitment team as well as the wider FS&B team use GeckoForm to capture international leads via all the marketing and sales channels they use to recruit students. GeckoForm has been an integral part of our marketing/recruitment workflow. It is fully integrated with the CRM system. This means GeckoForm is embedded into our entire lead incubation strategy and it ensures there is no delay in sending out follow-up communications to our leads. This has allowed the University to achieve the highest conversion rate possible on the leads generated via both online and in-person channels. PS138,608.40

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013558-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£109,107 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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