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SQE Prep & Practise

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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11 Aug 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England in Bristol has completed a procurement process titled "SQE Prep & Practise". This procurement fell within the software and information systems category, focusing on the provision of a complete SQE preparation and practice package. The contract involved granting 70 accesses for a 12-month period ending on 30th August 2026. Notably, the procurement process was below the threshold with Oxford University Press selected as the supplier. The active contract, valued at £22,050 net, was signed on 10th July 2025, with the delivery specified for the UK southwest region.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specializing in educational software solutions and digital resources within the sub-central government sector. Its completion presents opportunities for publishers and software providers keen to expand their reach in the academic domain, particularly those targeting higher education institutions. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in developing and offering digital learning platforms are well-placed to compete in similar procurement processes, particularly given the focus on educational resources and services. The University of the West of England's procurement process signals a growing demand for robust digital preparatory tools within academia.

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Notice Title

SQE Prep & Practise

Notice Description

SQE Prep & Practise: Complete (12 Months) - 70 accesses to 30/08/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047790-2025
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
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
£22,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (BOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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