This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:31

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for a Computer Aided Facilities Management System. The aim was to procure a modern SaaS-based platform with open APIs to replace a legacy system and improve task management and compliance processes. The procurement followed an open procedure under UK legislation, post-Tender: the contract was awarded to Invida Limited. The main procurement category is services, specifically within facilities management software development. The contract, valued at GBP £295,548, will begin on 1st July 2026 and potentially extend until 30th June 2031. Located in Exeter, the project also integrates elements with Technology One, Dynamics 365, Autodesk tools, GIS, Power BI, and Azure AD/SSO to ensure comprehensive integration with the University’s core systems.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms in the software development sector specialising in facilities management solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which can offer competitive technical expertise and innovative solutions, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the contract's scope for a comprehensive system integration, businesses with capabilities in handling complex software alignments and demonstrating responsible procurement practices, such as meeting compliance and environmental standards, will find such tenders advantageous. The renewal possibilities for this contract also hint at further business opportunities for consistent service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Computer Aided Facilities Management System

Notice Description

The University is seeking to procure a modern SaaS-based CAFM platform with open APIs to replace its current legacy solution. The new system will need to streamline operations by improving task management, compliance processes, provide a single source of truth for space, asset and maintenance data and integrate with core University systems--including our finance system (Technology One), Dynamics 365, Autodesk tools, GIS, Power BI and Azure AD/SSO.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Two extensions of up to twelve months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06147e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055161-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212420 - Facilities management software development services and software development services suite

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£246,290 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-24

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INVIDA

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