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Enghouse Support Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the "Enghouse Support Renewal," which involves software maintenance services. This procurement falls within the services category and is situated in the UKK12 region. The process was executed directly without competition as it is below the threshold requirement. The award was formalized on 16 October 2025, with the contract being active from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £32,728.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of providing maintenance for CC software. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Modality Systems Limited, which was the successful supplier, may find similar future opportunities beneficial for expansion. The procurement method indicates a preference for direct, below-threshold engagements, appealing to proficient firms that can offer competitive rates and specialised service in niche markets without the need for a formal competition process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enghouse Support Renewal

Notice Description

Enghouse Support Renewal - CC Software Maintenance - Standard - until 31/01/27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068800-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,273 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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

MODALITY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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