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Unibuddy Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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20 Jun 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has successfully completed a procurement process for the renewal of the Unibuddy communication tool, categorised under IT services. The procurement, described as falling under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024, involved an award without prior publication due to it being outside the scope of typical directives. The process culminated with an active contract signed on 11th June 2025, valued at £70,000. The procurement was targeted at several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, reflecting the university's requirement across widespread geographic locations. This was conducted under a limited procedure, indicating a selective RFQ tailored for specific suppliers.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those acquainted with communication tool technologies. Although the tender utilised a limited procurement method, such opportunities offer insights into the needs and preferences of a major educational institution like the University of Sussex, which could lead to future invitations for similar projects. SMEs, such as Unibuddy Ltd—a small or medium enterprise based in London—successfully secured the contract, showcasing the potential for smaller, well-prepared firms to engage with high-profile public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Unibuddy Renewal

Notice Description

Unibuddy communication tool

Procurement Information

Under threshold local RFQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034038-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Kasia Thomas
Contact Email
kasia.thomas@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1273606755

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIBUDDY

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