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ITE Placement Software

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Jan 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITE Placement Software" was conducted by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This public undertaking sought software package and information systems to enhance IT services within their educational environment. The procurement was completed utilising a direct method without competition, as it fell below the established threshold. An active award was granted to Abyasa Ltd, a supplier based in Southampton, with the contract period starting from 4th August 2025 and ending on 4th August 2026. The contract was officially signed on 28th July 2025, with a total value of £41,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and IT services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Companies offering innovative software solutions and hosting services could find similar tenders promising for establishing partnerships with educational institutions or other public sector organisations. By targeting tenders that are below threshold and do not require open competition, businesses like Abyasa Ltd can secure contracts efficiently, fostering growth and expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ITE Placement Software

Notice Description

ITE Placement Software/Hosting and Subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008117-2026
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
SME

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
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABYASA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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