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Digital Workspace Solutions

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:23

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10 Jul 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Digital Workspace Solutions" to deliver a cloud-hosted virtual learning environment offered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This procurement falls under the category of goods, particularly industry-specific software packages, and was executed via a direct award under the NHS SBS Framework Digital Workplace Solutions. The University situated in Cumbria, UKD12, engaged TET Limited, a London-based SME, as the supplier for fulfilling this contract. The procurement process, which is now in the award stage, saw contracts signed on 17th July 2025, with the service provision start date set for 4th August 2025. The contracts are valued at approximately £599,164.66 (excluding VAT) each, with potential renewals extending up to August 2031.

This contract is a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in digital learning solutions and software services, particularly those experienced in scalable SaaS offerings within the higher education sector. Companies capable of providing comprehensive virtual learning environments with robust support mechanisms are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. This completed tender highlights opportunities for businesses to tap into public sector contracts that leverage existing frameworks, reducing the initial competitive hurdles often associated with public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Digital Workspace Solutions

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive, cloud-hosted virtual learning environment delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), including full support, designed to facilitate online learning and course management. NHS SBS Framework Digital Workplace Solutions.

Procurement Information

awarded via Framework SBS-19-AB-WAB9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043069-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,164 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£599,164 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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