Award

HE Digital Publishing Platform

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the London Metropolitan University, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "HE Digital Publishing Platform," falls under the services category and involves the establishment of a digital publishing platform that facilitates the creation and customisation of digital publications. This procurement process was completed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the award was finalised with Edukudu Ltd, a large supplier based in Brighton. The contract commenced on 1 August 2025 and will run until 31 July 2027, valued at £106,736 with a gross amount of £128,083.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital publishing and educational technology services. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and have the capacity to handle large-scale projects would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses that can establish direct relationships with public authorities, as competition was not a factor in this tender process. Engaging in contracts with public authorities like the London Metropolitan University can create avenues for business growth and broaden service portfolios in digital content and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HE Digital Publishing Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a digital publishing platform, allowing the creation and customisation of digital publications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a45c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060647-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,736 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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

EDUKUDU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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