Award

Software renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Coventry University, located in Coventry, UK, for the renewal of software licences for the platform Potential.ly. The industry category pertains to Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code: 48000000). As of 15th September 2025, the award stage has been completed, resulting in an active contract. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, executed without the prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons and specific requirements met only by the supplier, Potentially Limited. The contract was signed on 17th April 2025, with a value of £39,490.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale technology and software companies, particularly those holding unique intellectual property that can meet specific higher education institution requirements. Companies like Potentially Limited can find growth opportunities through such targeted procurement processes where competition is limited due to their specialised solutions, enabling them to form exclusive partnerships under strategic licensing renewals. This specific contract reflects the need for continuous innovation and specialised solutions in the educational sector’s IT infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Software renewal

Notice Description

Enhancing Futures. This a renewal of the licences for the platform Potential.ly.

Procurement Information

The value of the contract is below threshold. The supplier owns sole IP to the software which meets Coventry University's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ab2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056725-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£39,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Meeta Rani
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2477658021

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTENTIALLY

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