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LabStats licences

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "LabStats licences," facilitated by Coventry University, pertains to the software and information systems industry. This initiative is located within Coventry, United Kingdom, and is at the procurement stage of the award. The contract is active for approval from 7th January 2026 and spans until 30th April 2028. Conducted under a direct procurement method without the competition, this below-threshold procurement has been awarded to Softcat plc, a large-scale supplier based in Buckinghamshire. The total contract value is approximately £79,757.75 gross.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to broaden their offerings within university settings. Companies adept in providing software solutions designed to efficiently manage and optimise computer lab resources will find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, businesses with experience in managing long-term contracts with public authorities, like sub-central government entities, will be well-positioned to navigate and benefit from this agreement, potentially increasing their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

LabStats licences

Notice Description

Labstats as been on boarded in earlier to help close down unused PC rooms and labs. This is a 3 year contract and allows Coventry University to install Labstats group wide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006385-2026
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
£66,464 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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