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Workload Allocation Model System (WAMS)

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, is the contracting authority for the procurement of a Workload Allocation Model System (WAMS). The procurement falls under the services category, specifically software package, information systems, and data services, with regional delivery in the UKH15 region. The procurement process, which followed a direct method below threshold without competition, has reached the award stage. The contract was finalised with Simitive Limited and commenced on 11th November 2025, with an end date of 2nd November 2026. The total contract value amounts to £109,434.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and data services, offering an avenue for growth in collaboration with academic institutions. Companies with expertise in workload management systems and a capacity to efficiently align with university faculties would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Such opportunities without competition, as seen in this direct procurement, can greatly benefit SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Workload Allocation Model System (WAMS)

Notice Description

A single software solution to align with other faculties at UEA who are already using the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078337-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,434 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

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