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E:Prints hosting, support and test servers for cloud system upgrades

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), located in Norwich, United Kingdom, focused on the hosting, support, and testing of servers for cloud system upgrades related to the UEA Library's external-facing digital repository. Categorised under Software Packages and IT Services, this contract falls within the 'goods' procurement category. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd December 2025, and it runs from 3rd December 2025 to 31st October 2028. Utilising a 'direct' procurement method, the contract was awarded below threshold without competition and involved ECS Partners Limited as the successful supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, cloud hosting, and software support, especially those looking to expand into educational and research-based sectors. The conditions suggest a well-suited environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ECS Partners Limited, which can effectively manage and support digital repositories, thereby enhancing their portfolio and establishing authority in providing specialised IT solutions. The procurement not only allows businesses to gain a foothold in a crucial service domain but also provides a long-term collaborative opportunity with a prominent educational institution, contributing to sustainable growth and development.

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Notice Title

E:Prints hosting, support and test servers for cloud system upgrades

Notice Description

Hosting and support of UEA Library's external facing digital repository.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,604 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECS PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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