Tender

UOW974 - Sports Performance Software & GPS Tracking System

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 13:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 12:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is actively seeking suppliers for their current tender, titled "UOW974 - Sports Performance Software & GPS Tracking System", classified under the industry categories of Global Navigation and Positioning Systems (CPV: 38112100) and Industry Specific Software Package (CPV: 48100000). The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open, competitive flexible procedure. The tender is split into two lots: LOT1 for Sports Performance Analysis Software and LOT2 for GPS Physical Tracking Solution. Interested suppliers must register on the University's In-Tend platform to submit tenders by 21st January 2026, 10:00 AM GMT. The procurement is valued at £350,000, with a gross amount of £420,000, and is scheduled to be awarded by 20th March 2026. This contract covers the region of Worcester, UK, with commencement from 1st September 2026 and extending up to a potential maximum date of 31st August 2033, subject to renewals.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports technology and educational software solutions to leverage their expertise in supporting academic and research activities. Suppliers providing innovative, scalable, and compliant solutions are likely to find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth, given the emphasis on real-time performance analysis and secure, GDPR-compliant data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as the tender aligns well with their agile capabilities to deliver tailored software packages. The structured division into two lots permits businesses to focus on their core competencies within the distinct domains of software development and GPS tracking systems.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081560-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-08-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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