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Provision of SITs HEFS License

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SITs HEFS License," falling under the industry category of software development services for license management. The procurement focused on acquiring software licensing services through a direct award from the APUC framework, specifically the ITS1050 AP Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services. The process, conducted under the "limited" procurement method due to extreme urgency, involved awarding a contract to Tribal Group Plc. The contract, valued at £1,052,655, was signed on 25th November 2025. The service delivery will take place at the University's Luton campus, covering several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and management services, particularly those with capabilities in higher education sectors. Companies experienced in urgent and direct award opportunities could benefit from similar frameworks. While the initial award went to a large-scale company, Tribal Group Plc, smaller firms in the software development field can leverage such contracts to establish partnerships, particularly if they can demonstrate alignment with existing contracts and competitive pricing strategies. The involvement of higher education institutions suggests that companies focusing on tailored solutions for academic environments may find future opportunities to collaborate on similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SITs HEFS License

Notice Description

Provision of SITs HEFS License to the University of Bedfordshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software Licensing services. Procured as a direct award via the APUC frameworkITS1050 AP Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services

Procurement Information

Awarded via a direct award on the APUC frameworkITS1050 AP Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081944-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,052,655 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582743315-3315

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL GROUP

Further Information

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