Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

03 Jul 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, a sub-central government public authority located at Drakes Circus, Plymouth, has completed its procurement process for IT services, specifically a specialist software solution. This procurement falls under the 'software package and information systems' industry category. The direct procurement method chosen was below the threshold, eliminating competition. The contract was awarded to SISO SOFTWARE LIMITED and becomes effective from 1st August 2025, running until 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract notice published on 3rd July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver custom IT services to public sector entities. Companies with expertise in developing advanced software systems and those seeking to establish or expand their foothold in governmental contracts will find such opportunities invaluable for their growth. The University of Plymouth's choice of direct procurement calls for businesses ready to respond promptly to emerging requirements in the software sector without undergoing competitive tendering processes.

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Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Specialist Software Solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05586d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037172-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,868 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

SISO SOFTWARE

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