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Gecko renewal and co-terming

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves London Metropolitan University, which is acting as the buying organisation for the project titled "Gecko renewal and co-terming." This process falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in London, United Kingdom. It has reached the Award stage, with key dates including a contract signing on 8th July 2025. The contract period extends from 23rd July 2025 to 2nd February 2029. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, indicating a targeted and specific tendering approach might have been employed.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer robust software packages and services would find this contract conducive to business growth. GECKO LABS LIMITED, an SME, has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for smaller firms to secure lucrative government contracts. This contractual opportunity can enhance a supplier's portfolio, increase their market presence, and establish long-standing relationships with public authorities like London Metropolitan University.

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Notice Title

Gecko renewal and co-terming

Notice Description

Renewal of licences for GeckoEvents and GeckoForm and co-terming of GeckoEvents with GeckoForm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059940-2025
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

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
£114,567 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS

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