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Website Search Engine Functionality

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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16 Dec 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has concluded the procurement process for enhancing the website search engine functionality, designed to facilitate navigation for prospective students and offer holders. This tender, under the industry category of web search engine providers, was awarded to Squiz UK Limited, with services to be delivered specifically in the region of Cumbria within the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 6th November 2025 and is slated to conclude on 5th November 2027, with an optional extension available until 2028. Valued at £54,828, the procurement was executed through a below-threshold process and officially awarded on 16th December 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in web search engine services. As technology plays a vital role in enhancing user experience, such contracts are ideal for SMEs looking to showcase their innovative capabilities and strengthen their market presence. Enterprises with expertise in developing robust, fast, and dependable search functionalities are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities within the higher education sector. Additionally, businesses offering complementary digital solutions could explore strategic collaborations to expand their service offerings to educational institutions like the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Title

Website Search Engine Functionality

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require continuation of a robust, reliable and fast search engine to serve users of our website with special consideration to prospective students and offer holders, to help them navigate the website and find the information they need quickly and efficiently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,828 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIZ

Further Information

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