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Simitive WAMS renewal

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Simitive WAMS renewal" project was conducted by London Metropolitan University, located in London, United Kingdom. The tender involves the renewal of licences for the Simitive Workload Allocation Management System in the software package and information systems category. The process reached the Award stage, with key events concluding at the start of 2026, including the signing of the contract on 1st January 2026. This was a direct procurement below the threshold, carried out without competition, and resulted in a contract awarded to Simitive Limited from Bristol.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering licence renewals for management systems. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find such contracts valuable for expanding their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the higher education sector. Collaborating with institutions like London Metropolitan University can significantly boost a company's visibility and credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Simitive WAMS renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licences for Simitive Workload Allocation Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008574-2026
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
£32,584 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

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