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CGI resource augmentation and cloud support

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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14 Nov 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a procurement process for CGI resource augmentation and cloud support for the Aula Platform. The procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, classified under the CPV code 48000000. Conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework, the procurement process was a direct award without prior publication, in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contracting authority, Coventry University, located in Coventry, UK, awarded the contract to CGI IT UK Limited for £80,000, with the contract signed on 1st October 2025. The procurement has reached the award stage, and CGI IT UK Limited was the sole bidder. Key contact for the buyer is Meeta Rani from Coventry University.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing IT services, particularly those with expertise in software package development and cloud support. Firms capable of operating within frameworks like the G-Cloud and those with experience in educational technology could find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. The nature of a direct award in this case highlights the importance of maintaining exclusive services or rights, which can be pivotal for organisations looking to secure similar contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CGI resource augmentation and cloud support

Notice Description

CGI to provide resources to provide augmentation and cloud support for the Aula Platform. This is a direct award against the G Cloud 14 Framework, which is a compliant framework under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CGI to provide resources to provide augmentation and cloud support for the Aula Platform. This is a direct award against the G Cloud 14 Framework, which is a compliant framework under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award against the G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract, which is a compliant framework under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The spend is below threshold.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074050-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Meeta Rani
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2477658021

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

CGI IT

Further Information

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