Award

Planon CAFM System

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

23 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has awarded a contract for the continuation of their Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system with Planon Ltd. This procurement process follows a direct approach without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract, relevant to the software and information systems industry, ensures the existing CAFM system remains operational during the transition to a new system. Located in Portsmouth, the award was issued on 23 May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 30 May 2025 to 1 October 2025.

The extension of the CAFM system contract with Planon Ltd presents essential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management services and software solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and computer facilities management sectors could look to provide complementary services or innovative solutions that enhance CAFM systems. This procurement demonstrates opportunities for companies to engage in partnerships with public authorities like higher education institutions, focusing on supporting digital infrastructure and management efficiency.

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Notice Title

Planon CAFM System

Notice Description

To ensure the continued operation of our current Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, Planon, during the transition to the new CAFM system, it is essential that we continue with Planon for an additional six months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052497
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026990-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,707 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANON

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