Award

Viva Communications and Communities Consultancy

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled 'Viva Communications and Communities Consultancy' is managed by London Metropolitan University, focusing on software programming and consultancy services in the education sector. Situated in the UK's region UKI43, this procurement falls under the category of services. Although the lot associated with the tender was cancelled, the contract is now in the award stage, having been signed on the 12th of February 2026. The procurement method employed is limited, with the procedure being executed without prior publication due to its outside directive scope, as outlined by London Metropolitan University.

Advania UK Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £39,300, offering a potential growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software consultancy aligned with modern communications initiatives. This tender particularly favours large-scale enterprises competent in software programming and consultancy services, aligning with the specific requirements of London Metropolitan University's programme. Despite the use of a direct award approach, it demonstrates the significance of forming alliances and securing framework agreements within the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Viva Communications and Communities Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of specialist Viva consultancy services for London Met's Modern Communications programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist Viva consultancy services for London Met's Modern Communications programme.

Procurement Information

Award via FW Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06530a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013052-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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

ADVANIA

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