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Skills License

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "Skills License," was undertaken by the University of the West of England, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. Located in Bristol, this procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically targeting the software package and information systems sector (CPV code: 48000000), with delivery within the UKK1 region. The process progressed to the award and contract stages, culminating in the completion of a contract on 12th August 2025, with an implementation period extending from 11th July 2025 to 31st July 2026. The contract's value is grossed at £30,000, while the net amount is £25,000 GBP. This tender adopted a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the software and course provision sectors to expand their market presence. Companies like QA LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, have secured a contract through this process, suggesting that firms with robust offerings in software packages and educational licenses are well-suited to compete. Participation in such tenders helps businesses enhance their government contracting portfolio and potentially leads to increased revenue streams and market visibility.

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Notice Title

Skills License

Notice Description

1 x Skills License covering as many courses up to the value of PS25k for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047911-2025
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
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 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 - 31 Jul 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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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