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Corporate Planning Suite

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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03 Nov 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a "Corporate Planning Suite" under the framework of a limited competition, falling below the threshold. The process was managed by the University's location in Falmer, Brighton, UK. The contract was awarded to Account-Ability Limited, a supplier based in Cheltenham, UK, with the procurement focusing on the goods category, specifically software packages and information systems. The award has been made active with the contract signing occurring on 14th September 2025. The contract period is established from 11th November 2025 to 10th November 2028, with a gross contract value of £48,780.

This procurement presents an opportunity for software development and IT service companies, especially those aiming to provide corporate and educational software solutions. The limited competition process might suggest that businesses with niche or innovative products in the information systems sector, especially those experienced in servicing educational institutions, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, SMEs like Account-Ability Limited can leverage these opportunities to expand services across multiple regions of the UK, as indicated by the broad delivery address scope covering regions from Northern to Southern England.

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Notice Title

Corporate Planning Suite

Notice Description

Provision of Corporate Planning Suite.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d895
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070313-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£40,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCOUNT-ABILITY

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