Award

Qualtrics

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 07:32

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a public procurement process through direct procurement below the threshold, awarding a contract for the use of Qualtrics software. This software is utilised for designing and analysing surveys online, particularly valuable for academia and research purposes. The contract, valued at £87,378 including VAT, is categorised under software-related services and will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. Located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, this procurement process was initiated without competition and reached its contract award stage on 24th September 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those that offer innovative survey tools or analytic capabilities. Companies experienced in academic and research-oriented software solutions could find this a suitable market for expansion. Additionally, the direct procurement method indicates potential for businesses to establish relationships with sub-central government bodies such as universities for future non-competitive tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Qualtrics

Notice Description

Qualtrics is a software tool used to design and analyse surveys online. It is used by academics, students and PSD staff to carry out research that requires complex analytics and it is currently widely use in several Divisions. PS87,378 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a08f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059058-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALTRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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