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Renewal of License of Access Applications

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the University of the West of England, pertains to the "Renewal of License of Access Applications" for Abintego Career Services. This contract falls under the public authority-sub central government category and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom (UKK12 region). The process reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 7th October 2025. The contract, which commenced on 8th August 2025, will run through until 31st July 2026. Managed under a below-threshold and unknown procurement method, this tender focuses on software supply services, highlighting the industry category as 'services'.

This tender creates growth opportunities primarily for businesses within the software supply services sector, offering prospects to establish long-term relationships with the University of the West of England. Organisations like Access UK Limited, which provide similar services, are well-suited to compete for such tenders due to their scale and expertise. This presents a significant opportunity for companies looking to expand their market presence within the educational sector by providing essential software services to prominent institutions.

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Notice Title

Renewal of License of Access Applications

Notice Description

Renewal of License of Access Applications, Abintego Career Services until 31/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062714-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS UK LIMITED (PROCURE WIZARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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