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Videoconferencing -Webinar 500 Annual

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority under sub-central government classification, recently completed a procurement process for videoconferencing services titled "Videoconferencing - Webinar 500 Annual." This procurement was directed towards services within the interconnection services category, as specified by CPV code 64221000. Located in Bristol, UK, the university awarded the contract to Zoom Video Communications Inc, an American company, using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 30th September 2025, with the contractual period running from 1st October 2025 to 2nd October 2025, for a gross value amounting to GBP 30,384.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in videoconferencing technology and services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale webinar solutions. While this particular contract was non-competitive and awarded directly, similar opportunities in this space may arise, presenting potential growth for companies, especially those with innovative communication solutions and the ability to scale services. Businesses that are flexible and can collaborate effectively with educational institutions like universities are likely to find these opportunities promising.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Videoconferencing -Webinar 500 Annual

Notice Description

Videoconferencing -Webinar 500 Annual until Oct 25, 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068775-2025
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64221000 - Interconnection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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