UOW974 - Sports Performance Software & GPS Tracking System

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 15:49

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:33

PlanningUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 13:07

Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed the tender process for its "UOW974 - Sports Performance Software & GPS Tracking System" project, which aimed to enhance its capabilities in sports performance analysis and GPS-based physical tracking. Located in Worcester, United Kingdom, and operating as a sub-central government public authority, the University employed an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The contract was split into two lots: Sports Performance Analysis Software and GPS Physical Tracking Solution. Key suppliers, Hudl and Catapult, were awarded the contract on 19 May 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1 September 2026 and lasting until 31 August 2029. The total contract value amounts to approximately £484,290.09, with an option for renewal via two 12-month extensions.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for companies specializing in sports technology and performance analytics. Businesses with expertise in developing industry-specific software packages and GPS navigation systems are particularly well-positioned to engage in this sector. The project requires advanced data capture, analysis, and reporting, making it suitable for firms experienced in creating intuitive, secure software solutions compliant with GDPR regulations. Companies that deliver scalable, educational technology or those aiming to form research partnerships in academic contexts can also find valuable collaboration opportunities. Additionally, businesses fitting the SME category have previously participated, indicating a receptiveness to engaging smaller enterprises in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UOW974 - Sports Performance Software & GPS Tracking System

Notice Description

This is a formal invitation to tender. The University of Worcester is seeking to enhance its Sports Performance Analysis (SPA) and GPS-based physical tracking capabilities. This solution supports the University's strategic growth in SPA across multiple academic teaching programs, research partnerships, and applied sport contexts. To support the University's ambitious growth in its SPA portfolio the University is seeking a SPA and GPS-based physical performance tracking solution, enabling advanced data capture, analysis, and reporting across a range of sports and educational environments. The solution should support both teaching and applied practice by enabling real-time and post-event performance analysis, integrating GPS tracking with video and event coding, and providing intuitive dashboards to enhance student learning and research engagement. It should feature intuitive dashboards and reporting tools tailored for use by coaches, analysts, and students, while ensuring secure data collection and management in full compliance with GDPR. Additionally, the solution must be scalable to support deployment across academic modules, research projects, and external partnerships. The University of Worcester is splitting the two requirements into separate lots to include LOT1 Sports Performance Analysis Software and LOT2 GPS Physical Tracking Solution. Suppliers must register their interest on the following tender platform https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options of a further two years pending the requirments still remain

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement document is availble via the University's In-Tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/ You will need to register as a supplier on the system to gain access if you are not already registered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-08-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CATAPULT

HUDL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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