Award

Eprints Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

08 Oct 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of the West of England, acting as the buying organisation, for the "Eprints Renewal" project, situated in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically for software supply services, and is managed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The award was finalised on 8th October 2025, with the contract active from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2026. The procurement method was specified as 'Below threshold - unknown'.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for software supply service providers, as it involves a contract value of GBP 35,990. The process is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier, CoSector Limited. Engaging with such procurement processes can expand a firm's footprint in the public sector and enhance experience within the education industry. Businesses equipped to deliver efficient software supply and support services could greatly benefit from participating in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Eprints Renewal

Notice Description

UWE - Eprints Renewal 2025-2026 Total hosting + support Contract Value year 3 until 31/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063321-2025
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

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
£29,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 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

COSECTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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