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Doctoral School SkillsForge

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 13:24

Award

02 May 2025 at 10:47

Award

02 May 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has concluded the procurement process for the "Doctoral School SkillsForge" project, focused on acquiring a software platform to assist in managing postgraduate research students' activities. The project is categorized under 'goods' within the industry for specific software packages, with deliveries intended for the UKF region. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold without competition, and involved the award of a contract to SKILLSFORGE LTD, a small enterprise based in York. This tender process reached the award and contract stage on 2nd May 2025, with the contract spanning from 2nd May 2025 to 30th April 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, primarily for software companies specialising in education management systems. As the procurement was completed without competition, it highlights prospects for businesses capable of delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of educational institutions. Companies focusing on streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing skills development through technology would be well-suited to similar opportunities. Strengthening partnerships with public authorities, such as Nottingham Trent University, can pave the way for future collaborations in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Doctoral School SkillsForge

Notice Description

SkillsForge Licence and Support. SkillsForge is a software platform that helps universities manage postgraduate research students' journeys, from admissions to examinations, by tracking progress and booking development activities. It streamlines administrative tasks for students, supervisors, and institutions, enhancing overall efficiency and skills development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLSFORGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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