This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 14:49

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Brighton, a public authority in the sub-central government domain, initiated a comprehensive procurement process for a Timetabling and Room Booking System. Located in Brighton, the organisation sought to enhance its existing system, aiming for a full operational status by December 2026, with the system ready for student usage by September 2027. The procurement utilised an open competitive flexible procedure, progressing through various stages from tender to award. The process attracted bids from five suppliers, culminating in a contract award notice dated 29th April 2026. This tender focuses on services associated with software package and information systems, specifically designed to improve educational processes and student experiences.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for software development companies, especially those specialising in educational software and support services. Businesses capable of delivering software development, implementation, and support services can significantly benefit by participating in such procurement processes. The contract awarded to EventMap Ltd, a large enterprise based in Belfast, demonstrates the chance for proficient suppliers with the right expertise to secure contracts leading to long-term collaboration, potentially including a discretionary extension of 24 months. SMEs with niche capabilities in software systems would be well-suited to explore opportunities with similar tenders to expand their market reach and build enduring relationships with reputable educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Timetabling and Room Booking System

Notice Description

The University is looking for suitably skilled and experienced suppliers to provide a replacement for CMIS and associated products to continue delivery of the University's current requirements related to timetabling, room booking, timetable delivery, and timetable data delivery to other systems and planning. The University will also look at enhancing the current service provision where possible by examining other requirements that will improve student experience, timetabling process and associated strands. To deliver timetables to students for September 2027 the University requires the replacement system to be fully operational with all staff trained by end December 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The University may at its discretion extend the contract by 24 months or parts thereof

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059522
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039362-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

48190000 - Educational software package

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£830,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£830,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£322,456 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENTMAP

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