Award

Leisure Management System (LMS)

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 12:23

TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2025 at 15:02

TenderUpdate

08 Sep 2025 at 14:03

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has successfully completed the procurement process for a new Leisure Management System (LMS) with the contract being awarded to GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED. The LMS aims to support health and wellbeing for students and staff and is a key component of Kent Sport's new strategy to enhance community engagement and facility utilisation. The procurement was conducted under an open competition, falling below the threshold value, with the contract award notice published on 24th October 2025. The contract period is set from 31st July 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the solution to be implemented in Canterbury, UK. The process aimed to replace the outdated system to provide comprehensive reporting and improved data management capabilities, with open submissions accepted until 17th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, especially those specialising in consulting, database management systems, and software development. The specific focus on improving operational efficiency and customer experience with the new LMS can open avenues for businesses offering related technological innovations and custom solutions. While GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED emerged as the preferred supplier, the structure of the tender, which welcomed six bids all from SMEs, indicates a competitive environment beneficial for smaller enterprises. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the public sector with a focus on software packages and IT consulting services would find participating in such tenders advantageous.

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Notice Title

Leisure Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

In September 2023, Kent Sport launched a new sports strategy aiming to support and improve student and staff health and wellbeing and attract the local community on to campus to enjoy the plethora of facilities. With the increased necessity to generate income, improve membership recruitment and retention and provide a seamless overall customer experience, procuring a new Leisure Management System (LMS) is an essential step in reaching these outcomes for the department The LMS will replace the current system which is unable to meet key operational requirements with limitations in reporting functionality and data management capabilities. A replacement solution is required to provide comprehensive, accurate and timely reporting and data management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068203-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48332000 - Scheduling software package

48612000 - Database-management system

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£99,623 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Contact Name
Claire Baxter
Contact Email
c.baxter@kent.ac.uk, procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7892719788

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLADSTONE MRM

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