Award

StuTalk Interconnection Software

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jun 2025 at 09:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 May 2025 at 15:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University has successfully concluded a procurement process for the "StuTalk Interconnection Software" project, aimed at enhancing data transfer capabilities between the SiTS Student record system and other applications. Located in Liverpool (Region: UKD72, United Kingdom), the university identified direct procurement from Tribal Education Limited as the most operationally viable route. The contract was officially awarded on 17th June 2025, with an active status from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2030. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically software programming and consultancy services, and was carried out using a direct method, justified as being under the threshold and without competition. The procurement seeks to maintain system integrity and adherence to critical timelines, thus ensuring effective project delivery.

This contract presents distinct opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those adept in handling educational technology systems. Tribal Education Limited has secured the contract, highlighting the demand for established vendors capable of delivering sophisticated data interconnection solutions. Large enterprises with expertise in bespoke software implementations in academia would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement methodology underscores a preference for direct negotiations, making familiarity with sector-specific processes and the ability to offer strategic value crucial for future contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

StuTalk Interconnection Software

Notice Description

Licensing and implementation consultancy for StuTalk interconnection software to allow data transferer between the SiTS Student record system and other applications. * Direct procurement from Tribal for both the StuTalk software and associated consultancy. services is the most commercially and operationally viable option. * It ensures system integrity, protects project timelines critical to student recruitment, minimises future support risks, and delivers best overall value for the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033348-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,475 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£66,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hope.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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