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Curriculum Management System

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 14:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David recently concluded the procurement process for a comprehensive Curriculum Management System, designed to enhance the management, governance, and publication of academic programmes and modules. Located at Carmarthen Campus, the University operated under Welsh devolved regulations and used an open procedure for this procurement. The process, initiated in July 2025, culminated with the award announcement on the 8th of October 2025, with the contract set to commence on the 23rd of October 2025, extending until October 2030. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services, with a total contract value of £455,148 gross. The tendering process had five bids at the final stage, all from SMEs.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specializing in software development and systems integration. With a focus on seamless integration and strategic operations, businesses that provide innovative, efficient IT solutions can greatly benefit from participating in such tenders. The contract's expansion potential, including subsequent projects or related services accessible by the University and Pembrokeshire College, further enhances its appeal. Companies that are SMEs, with robust capabilities in IT consulting and development, are particularly well-suited to compete for and execute this project, benefiting from the long-term nature and renewal possibilities of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Curriculum Management System

Notice Description

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is seeking to procure a comprehensive Curriculum Management System (CMS) to support the end-to-end management, governance, and publication of academic programmes and modules. The system must seamlessly integrate with the University's core systems and enable efficient, compliant, and strategic curriculum operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: After completing this project, there may be opportunities for additional work or related services. Any further work will be agreed upon between both parties and may include project extensions or new phases. This opportunity primarily relates to UWTSD in its current format. However, this contract will be accessible by the entire UWTSD Group & Pembrokeshire College, so additional provisions may be required under this contract for the duration specified above. However, there is no guarantee of any future work.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3-years, with an annual review and the option to extend for an additional 1 year, plus 1 year (up to a maximum of 5 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063352-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£541,665 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£541,665 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£379,290 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3EP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKARI SOFTWARE UK LIMITED

Further Information

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