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Student Information System (SITS)

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:48

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, UK, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Student Information System (SITS)." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, and the direct procurement method was employed, specifically a direct award due to the complexity and cost implications of changing current digital infrastructure. Key milestones in the process include the pending award status as of 14 October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2031, potentially extending to 31 July 2033. Tribal Education Limited, a large supplier based in Sheffield, has been chosen to supply this system valued at £3,737,916 GBP, further establishing digital management for applications, course management, compliance, and graduation processes.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in comprehensive digital information systems and solutions tailored to complex organisational needs. Businesses benefiting from expertise in student data management, compliance software, and digital infrastructure could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios. Engaging with prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia can enhance a company's reputation and open doors to subsequent contracts within the academic sector and beyond, promoting knowledge sharing and technological advancements across educational domains.

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Notice Title

Student Information System (SITS)

Notice Description

Full Student Information System. Master database holding full Student Record information from Application to Graduation. Uses include (but not limited to): Application management. Clearing. Course and Module choices. Monitoring and attainment. Assessment and awards. Extenuating Circumstances. Visa Compliance. Statutory Returns (HESA/Data Futures). Student invoicing. Onboarding processes. User Interface (e:Vision is the SITS:Vision web portal). Graduation.

Procurement Information

Due to complexity of existing organisational digital infrastructure, change to an alternative product would present risk and significant additional cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065237-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£3,737,916 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Student Information System
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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