Planning

Provision of International Applican Journey Cloud SAAS - Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the "Provision of International Applicant Journey Cloud SAAS", focusing on software packages and information systems. Located in Luton, UK, the university is seeking expressions of interest by 9th February 2026. This preliminary market engagement notice addresses the need for software and information systems, with a gross contract value estimated at £240,000. Potential suppliers are expected to provide services from April 2026 to April 2030, with a possibility of renewal extending to April 2031. Interested parties should register and declare interest through the university's procurement portal. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and is aimed at servicing the UKH21 and UKH2 regions.

This tender offers an opportunity for growth to businesses specialised in providing software and cloud-based SAAS solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international applicant journey solutions and experience in large-scale institutional contracts are well-positioned to compete. The tender process is particularly appealing to businesses that can offer advanced cloud solutions and manage extended service periods. This procurement engagement encourages participation from diverse business entities that can align their services with the digital transformation needs of a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of International Applican Journey Cloud SAAS - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Market Engagement - Provision of International Journey Cloud SAAS to the University of Bedfordshire

Planning Information

Please register your company at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Registration and express an interest in the Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006456-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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