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Analytics Datastore

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level, has concluded a procurement process titled "Analytics Datastore" intended to bolster their data handling capabilities. The procurement relates to Snowflake, a critical platform for Aula Education's data analytics and consolidation needs, and covers the software package and information systems industry. This contract, categorised under 'goods', was awarded directly to Snowflake Computing U.K. Limited via a below-threshold, non-competitive procedure. Located in Coventry, UK, the contract spans from 2nd February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with a total value of £94,988.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive analytics solutions and managing critical data infrastructures. Although the tender was awarded without competition, businesses with expertise similar to Snowflake Computing U.K. Limited, especially larger enterprises with a track record in handling complex analytics challenges, should closely monitor such opportunities for potential future procurements or subcontracting possibilities.

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Notice Title

Analytics Datastore

Notice Description

Snowflake is a business-critical platform for Aula Education and functions as the primary analytics datastore for the organisation. It acts as the single source of truth where data from multiple systems is consolidated and made available for reporting, insights, and decision-making. All core analytics, dashboards, and performance reporting across product, operations, and leadership rely on Snowflake. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012978662

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011810-2026
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
Large

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
£94,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SNOWFLAKE COMPUTING

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