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Subscription Renewal to Emis

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of the West of England, located at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol, pertains to the "Subscription Renewal to Emis" with an award date of 25 November 2025 and running until 18 November 2026. This process, categorised under services with a focus on the maintenance of information technology software, was completed through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Lightcast T/A Economic Modelling, an SME based in Basingstoke, was awarded the contract, highlighting key engagements in the UKK12 region. The procurement process is at the award stage, indicating the transition from tendering to contract fulfillment.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software maintenance, particularly those capable of offering competitive service solutions without the need for formal competition. SMEs in the tech sector can benefit greatly from such contracts, enhancing their market presence and growth potential through strategic relationships with public institutions like the University of the West of England. By engaging directly, businesses can streamline procurement processes and focus on delivering quality services, which could help solidify their reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to Emis

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal to Emis until 18/11/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ece1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078898-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 18 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LIGHTCAST T/A ECONOMIC MODELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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