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eTracker eSuite eSign

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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29 Oct 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby, a sub-central government public authority located in Derby, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "eTracker eSuite eSign." This contract falls under the "goods" category within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The agreement was signed with VLE Support Limited on 20th June 2025, with the contract period commencing on 21st July 2025 and concluding on 27th November 2028, with the possibility of annual renewals until 2030. This procurement covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software industry, particularly those specialising in providing comprehensive software solutions. VLE Support Limited, a small-medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other SMEs to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. Businesses offering specialised software packages and information systems are well-suited to engage with such bidding opportunities, fostering growth through strategic partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Derby.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eTracker eSuite eSign

Notice Description

Direct award for eTracker eSuite eSign

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d60e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069304-2025
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
£149,467 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 3-4 years
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 DERBY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bidsupport@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VLE SUPPORT

Further Information

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