Award

Gecko Capture

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for the procurement titled "Gecko Capture," related to software-related services under the industry category of services. The process utilised a direct procurement method, made below the competition threshold, which signifies it did not require a competitive procedure. With a focus on the Bristol region (UKK12) in the United Kingdom, the contracting process bypassed typical competition standards and culminated in a contract award to GeckoLabs Limited, effective from 16 January 2026 until 15 January 2027. This award was made final on 4 February 2026 and reflects the procurement stage as 'award' having begun with the tender initiation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to understand how smaller-scale and targeted procurement methods can facilitate partnerships with educational institutions. The use of direct procurement without competition signifies opportunities for companies familiar with navigating niche requirements under a quick and resource-efficient procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in software-related services, particularly those based in or near the UKK12 region, might find familiar engagement opportunities with public authorities, such as the University of the West of England, through similar procurement paths.

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Notice Title

Gecko Capture

Notice Description

Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, Number Masking, Mobile Users + VoIP Subscription until 15/01/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKOLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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