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Gladstone Licence

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for a "Gladstone Licence" related to software supply services. This contract, which commenced on 1st August 2025 and will extend until 31st July 2026, involves the supplier Gladstone MRM Limited. The procurement method used was below the threshold and categorised as an unknown type. This project is located in Bristol, UK, specifically in the region of UKK12. The tender was awarded on 17th July 2025, with the procurement reaching its award stage by 8th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract. Companies with expertise in developing or managing software licensing within the public sector could position themselves well for similar opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can assist businesses in expanding their client base, enhancing their portfolio in the educational sector, and potentially establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities such as universities.

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Notice Title

Gladstone Licence

Notice Description

Gladstone Licence until 31st July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aabd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063360-2025
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
£40,672 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

GLADSTONE MRM

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