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Archibus Licences

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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09 Oct 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process centres around the procurement of "Archibus Licences" by the University of the West of England, a public authority within the sub-central government category, based in Bristol. This contract involves an annual software subscription and technical support services related to Archibus, with the procurement process following a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically software support and supply services, and was awarded on 9th October 2025. The period of performance for the contract extends from 26th July 2025 to 21st July 2026, with the contract having been signed on 25th July 2025. The associated work location stated in the procurement documentation is in region UKK12, United Kingdom.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in software support and supply services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Mass Information Systems Limited, are well-suited to participate in such procurement activities given the specialised nature of services required. Businesses within the technology sector that can provide robust software solutions and associated support could leverage this type of procurement to establish or enhance their footprint in public sector contracts. Participating in similar tenders can provide a platform for industry exposure and the potential for strategic partnerships with public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

Archibus Licences

Notice Description

Archibus Licences - Archibus Combined Annual Software subscription and Archibus Technical support until 21st September 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063632-2025
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

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 21 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

MASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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