Award

Supply of a Student Management System (SMS) & Associated Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

25 Jul 2025 at 10:09

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of a Student Management System (SMS) and related services. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method via the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Limited (APUC) framework agreement ITS01050 AP. The awarded contract is valued at £685,683.60 gross and is set to commence on 1st August 2025, running until 31st July 2030. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically industry-specific software packages, and the delivery will occur in the region UKD, United Kingdom. Tribal Education Limited, located in Sheffield, has been selected as the supplier, with the award date signed on 14th July 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in educational software solutions. It underscores the demand for advanced technology systems within educational institutions, specifically in the United Kingdom's sub-central government public authorities. Firms similar to Tribal Education Limited, particularly those with capabilities in developing and maintaining large-scale management systems and an established presence in the educational sector, stand to gain from such opportunities. Companies looking to expand their market in educational technology should consider aligning with framework agreements, enhancing their competitive edge in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Student Management System (SMS) & Associated Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to provide Software Licencing and Maintenance. Framework agreement ITS01050 AP

Procurement Information

NA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043063-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£571,378 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£1,257,031 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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

TRIBAL EDUCATION

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