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Cesim Simulations - dual campus licence

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 Nov 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process led by Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority, involves the issuance of a dual-campus licence for Cesim Simulations. Situated in Coventry, United Kingdom, Coventry University seeks to enhance active learning across its Marketing, HRM, Sport and Event Management courses through online simulations. The process falls under the goods category and followed a direct procurement method without competition, in accordance with UK legal standards. The contract was awarded on 14th November 2025 and became active on 1st September 2025, with an end date set for 31st August 2026, encompassing a period aimed at improving educational outcomes through applied learning techniques.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for businesses dealing in software packages and information systems. With its focus on educational technology, companies that specialise in developing or providing cutting-edge simulation software stand to benefit from such contracts. Large businesses with a capability to deliver comprehensive software solutions similar to those provided by Cesim Oy are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities. This presents an opening for companies to expand their presence in the educational technology sector, especially those capable of supplying innovative e-learning solutions to higher education institutions.

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Notice Title

Cesim Simulations - dual campus licence

Notice Description

CESIM online simulations are embedded across courses in SMM including Marketing, HRM, Sport and Event Management and in multiple module occurrences across all 3 semesters. The simulations provide opportunities for active learning that enable students to apply and evaluate concepts they have learned in class in a simulated context. This approach to teaching and learning is consistent with the active, applied pedagogy advocated by Coventry University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e19b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074036-2025
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
Large

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
£41,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CESIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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