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Mobius Licenses for continuity in teaching

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of East Anglia (UEA), acting as the buying organisation, involves the acquisition of a 3-year licence for Mobius, an educational software platform, to ensure continuity in teaching. This contract falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct procurement method, without competition as it was below the threshold. The procurement process, which has already reached the award and contract stage, was officially completed on 4th August 2025, with the contract period stretching from 5th August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement is located in Norwich, UKH15 region, and is classified under the educational software package and telecommunications network categories.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the educational technology and software development sectors. The contract's nature suits small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in educational software solutions like Mobius. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing robust educational software platforms and ensuring seamless integration into existing teaching frameworks are particularly well-positioned to leverage similar procurement opportunities in future processes.

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Notice Title

Mobius Licenses for continuity in teaching

Notice Description

To provide the UEA with a 3-year license for Mobius, a software platform used for teaching. Mobius has been used historically, and therefore allows for continuity of teaching practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054918-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,179 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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