Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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05 Jun 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has successfully completed the contracting process for IT Services, focusing on software maintenance over a period of three years. As a sub-central government public authority, the university sought proposals through a below-threshold procurement method under UKPGA 2023/54, with the award made to SUNRISE SOFTWARE LIMITED. The procurement process culminated with the signing of the contract on 20th May 2025, and services are set to commence from 25th May 2025 and continue until 24th May 2028. The primary industry category involved is the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, with services intended for various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential by focusing on maintaining and updating software systems crucial for the smooth operation of academic institutions. It is ideally suited for businesses with expertise in information technology solutions, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive IT support services to public entities. SMEs like SUNRISE SOFTWARE LIMITED, which have a strong track record in IT software package management and maintenance services, are well positioned to capitalise on such opportunities, allowing them to broaden their client base and demonstrate their sectoral capabilities.

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Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Software maintenance for 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030253-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,421 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 24 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNRISE SOFTWARE

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