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XRY Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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29 Sep 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire has concluded a procurement process for the renewal of XRY Licences, intended for use in ethical hacking solutions on Cyber and Computer Science courses. This procurement is registered under ID ocds-h6vhtk-05a3fe. Classified under the Software package and information systems category, the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, to MICRO SYSTEMATION LIMITED. The contract, valued at £50,300 gross, commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2026. The university, located in Stoke on Trent, UK, acted as the buying organisation, with the procurement stage finalised in the award stage as of 29th September 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the software and information systems industry, particularly those dealing with cybersecurity and educational technology. Being a direct procurement below the competition threshold, it may pique the interest of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in such solutions and seeking partnership opportunities with educational institutions like the University of Staffordshire. This contract allows businesses to establish or strengthen their reputation in supplying industry-standard ethical hacking solutions, which could lead to future opportunities within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

XRY Licence Renewal

Notice Description

The University of Staffordshire is awarding a contract for the provision of XRY Licences and Train the Trainer This is required for an ethical hacking solution used on Cyber and Computer Science courses, this is the Industry Standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060482-2025
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
£41,917 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO SYSTEMATION

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