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E-Tendering Portal

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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29 Sep 2025 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, UK, and focuses on the title "E-Tendering Portal," specifically providing the ProContract software. The process is in the award stage, having been completed with a contract signed on 29th September 2025. The key industry category is 'Software package and information systems', and the procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract is active and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with a total value of £30,000 GBP, targeting the delivery location within the UKG31 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in developing and supplying e-tendering software solutions, particularly those interested in long-term contracts with educational institutions like Aston University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software packages and information systems can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and build relationships within the public sector. The direct award to Proactis Limited, an SME with capabilities in this industry, underscores the suitability of SMEs to participate in and benefit from such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Tendering Portal

Notice Description

Provision of E-Tendering Portal, ProContract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060367-2025
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACTIS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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