Award

Jisc subscription

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

30 Jun 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of the West of England in Bristol, centres on a subscription for Jisc services, with the contract covering the period from 3 April 2025 to 31 July 2026. Categorised under "Software package and information systems" and "Subscription services," this below-threshold procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract being valued at £73,645.84. The contract completion status is active, and it operates under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, specifically for the procurement of goods.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering tailored software packages and subscription services to educational institutions. Enterprises that specialise in providing technological solutions and software systems will find this contract particularly favourable. Although the opportunity was primarily awarded to JISC, other businesses seeking to engage in similar contracts can focus on enhancing their offerings to higher education bodies like the University of the West of England, establishing a foothold in the public education sector. These opportunities could fortify business presence in the UK educational market, particularly within the South West England region.

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Notice Title

Jisc subscription

Notice Description

Jisc subscription for 2025/26 to 31 July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036142-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,645 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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