Award

CMIS - Support

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Coventry University, involving the contract titled "CMIS - Support", pertains to the software and information systems industry (CPV code: 48000000). This contract falls within the goods procurement category and serves areas within the UK. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awardeing to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited. The procurement was executed without a prior call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract was signed on 30th September 2025 for a total value of £60,311.87, reflecting a direct award made because the procurement value was below the specified threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software package delivery and information systems, as it underscores the demand for supportive IT systems in the educational sector. Companies with expertise in supplying comprehensive software solutions, particularly those already holding exclusive intellectual property rights or capabilities, would have been well-suited given the contract methodology. Although the tender is complete, similar future opportunities could be advantageous for firms aiming to collaborate with public institutions like Coventry University to bolster their service portfolio and strengthen partnerships in the education sector.

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Notice Title

CMIS - Support

Notice Description

CMIS - inc Exams, Registers, Room & Equipment booking, Student fitting + additional Display room licences - 1 year

Lot Information

Lot 1

CMIS - inc Exams, Registers, Room & Equipment booking, Student fitting + additional Display room licences - 1 year

Procurement Information

Value below threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,311 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Meeta Rani
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2477658021

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

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