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Integration Resource Extension

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Integration Resource Extension," falling under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. This procurement relates to an extension of integration resources required until December 2025. The contract was awarded to SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED, a supplier based in York. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, and was finalised with a contract period from 22nd October 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement is classified under services and is located in the UKK12 region, Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for the supplier engaged in providing systems and technical consultancy services, particularly those skilled at delivering integration solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like SIMPSON ASSOCIATES, can leverage such contracts to strengthen their portfolio, enhance their market presence, and foster growth by securing government-related projects. Businesses engaged in IT consultancy and integration services are well-suited to cater to similar opportunities, offering critical solutions to public sector entities, and fostering robust partnerships with educational institutions like the University of the West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integration Resource Extension

Notice Description

Integration resource extension until December 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068859-2025
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

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