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Unibuddy platform

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Coventry University involves the renewal of Unibuddy licences for 12 months, under the title "Unibuddy platform". This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, with the delivery location specified in the United Kingdom. The buyer, Coventry University, has completed this process, which employed a direct procurement method, falling below the competition threshold. The process reached its award stage, with the contract being signed on 9th December 2025, and it remains active until 9th December 2026. The total contract value is £34,898.40, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software packages and information systems, particularly those able to provide licensing solutions. Although the procurement was conducted without competition due to it being below the threshold, similar future opportunities may arise for small to medium enterprises capable of supplying such goods. Large vendors like Unibuddy Limited, who was awarded this contract, might also find value in remaining informed of potential renewals or related tenders from sub-central public authorities like Coventry University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unibuddy platform

Notice Description

Renewal of Unibuddy licences for 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084991-2025
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
£29,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIBUDDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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