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Webinar 500 Annual

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located at Frenchay Campus, Bristol, recently completed the "Webinar 500 Annual" procurement process. This contract, in the services industry category, involved purchasing interconnection services and was executed without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement, with the award made to Zoom Video Communications Inc. based in the United States. The contract commenced on 26 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 25 October 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30 September 2025, totalling a value of £25,320, excluding VAT.

This procurement opportunity offers notable business growth potential for companies specialising in digital and communication services, particularly those providing innovative webinar solutions. Although the contract was directly awarded, indicating a need for established performance and reliability, businesses capable of delivering high-quality interconnection services could position themselves as future suppliers, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility with prestigious buyers like the University of the West of England. This opportunity is especially viable for service providers with robust technical offerings and those looking to forge partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Webinar 500 Annual

Notice Description

Webinar 500 Annual - until Oct 25, 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072654-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64221000 - Interconnection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2026 1-2 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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