Award

BMS Support

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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08 Oct 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "BMS Support" services, as part of an initiative under the legal framework specified by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract involves system maintenance services, allocated under the services category, with activities focused within the UKK12 region. The awarding process was completed, with the contract signing date recorded on 23rd July 2025, and the agreement is set to last until 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a tailored process for this public authority.

This contract represents a promising opportunity for SMEs engaged in system maintenance services, given its substantial gross value of £92,160. BEMS Controls Limited, a small enterprise located in Chippenham, has secured the contract, demonstrating the accessibility of this award for businesses operating at a smaller scale. Enterprises offering similar services could benefit from positioning themselves for future opportunities with institutions like the University of the West of England, which may seek expertise in maintaining complex management systems. Additionally, companies interested in sub-central government procurement would find participating in similar tenders valuable for strategic growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Title

BMS Support

Notice Description

BMS Support until July 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063239-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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

BEMS CONTROLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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