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Purchasing Education Placement System

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has recently completed a procurement process for an Education Placement System with a focus on software packages and information systems, under the industry category of goods. The procurement process, initiated through a direct award via the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Lot 4 of the SUPC Framework, was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this University serves as both the buying organisation and review body, with the awarded contract signed on 27th January 2026. The supplier, Academia LTD, was selected for the provision of a software solution inclusive of licences, configuration, implementation, and associated support services.

This tender presents significant opportunity for growth within businesses specialising in software development and support services in the education sector. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining software solutions tailored to educational institutions, particularly those with capacity to deliver comprehensive support and maintenance, would be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement. The ongoing demand for efficient education placement systems across higher education institutions highlights the potential for similar contracts and partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Title

Purchasing Education Placement System

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University Procured Education Placement System Via SLRA framework Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the Procurement Procurement of an Education Placement System software solution, including licences, configuration, implementation, and associated support and maintenance services. Nature and Quantity of Supplies / Services Provision of a single Education Placement System to support education placement processes, with software licences, setup, and ongoing support as required.

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded as direct award via Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Lot 4 of SUPC Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06101d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007282-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
£90,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Chathuri Nirukshika
Contact Email
c.nirukshika@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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