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Panopto EDU Platform

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Panopto EDU Platform" was conducted by the University of the West of England, situated in Bristol, United Kingdom. This project falls under the software industry category, specifically targeting software package and information systems. The tender was completed in the award stage on 28th October 2025, as per the contract notice details. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, meaning there was no competition involved. The contract was awarded to PANOPTO EMEA LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, UK, on 4th September 2025, and is set to span from 6th September 2025 to 5th September 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in cloud and core educational technology platforms, particularly those that can offer comprehensive software solutions. Companies within the software sector, and possibly SMEs with a focus on educational information systems, might find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and development. The project aligns well with IT firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio. The decision to conduct the procurement below the threshold without competition suggests potential for businesses that can establish good relationships and partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Panopto EDU Platform

Notice Description

Panopto EDU Platform: Cloud, Core - until 05/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068940-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

PANOPTO EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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