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Azure Integration Team Augmentation

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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24 Nov 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Coventry University, a public authority under the sub-central government sector in the UK, for the titled contract "Azure Integration Team Augmentation." The initiative focuses on the software package and information systems industry, specifically within Coventry, UK, and it is currently in the award stage. This procurement followed a direct method, specifically identified as below threshold and without competition. Key dates include the start of the contract on 1st November 2025, with an expected end on 30th July 2026. The contract was awarded to Horton Cloud Solutions Inc, a supplier based in Canada, on the 24th of November 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the software and IT services market, particularly those specialising in Azure and C# development. Companies that can offer expertise in integration platform modernisation and project delivery acceleration will find this a fitting opportunity. Although the current procurement did not allow for competitive bidding, businesses aiming to align their services with universities' digital transformation projects could benefit from understanding such contracts' capabilities and requirements. Engaging as subcontractors or partners in similar projects may also lead to potential growth in this dynamic sector.

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Notice Title

Azure Integration Team Augmentation

Notice Description

Horton, our approved external partner, will provide support to Coventry University's integration platform modernization initiatives. They will blend with our engineering teams to provide dedicated Azure and C# development expertise to accelerate project delivery while building internal capabilities and maintaining cost efficiency. This work will support future integrations including those for Curriculum Management and Timetabling, expected this financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076622-2025
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
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 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

HORTON CLOUD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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