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Purchasing of a Digital Asset Management software

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University, a sub-central government public authority based in Sheffield, recently completed a procurement process for the purchasing of a digital asset management software. This service-oriented contract, valued at £123,614.99 excluding VAT, was awarded to Bynder Ltd, a large company headquartered in London. The procurement was carried out directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract period spans from 3rd October 2025 to 2nd October 2028, with the procurement process now in the award stage. The primary location for the services is in the UKE32 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Sheffield, aligning with the needs of the University's marketing team and broader user base to manage creative assets efficiently.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and provision of industry-specific software solutions, particularly those specialising in digital asset management systems. Although the contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement practices and requirements of institutions like Sheffield Hallam University can be highly beneficial for similar future opportunities. Companies offering innovative software solutions, focusing on digital asset organisation and retrieval systems, can use this insight to tailor their products and services to meet the demands of educational institutions, aiming to enhance their growth in the government contract sector.

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Notice Title

Purchasing of a Digital Asset Management software

Notice Description

The University requires a digital asset management system that enables the marketing team, and wider University users, to store, organise, and retrieve creative assets such as graphics, videos, and documents from a central repository

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068463-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,614 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYNDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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