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CMIS Timetabling system

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Jun 2026 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Feb 2026 at 14:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Feb 2026 at 13:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Coventry University's CMIS Timetabling system involves a direct award contract with Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited. Coventry University, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, is a sub-central government public authority and serves as the buying organisation. The procurement stage has been completed with the award being active as of June 8, 2026. The contract, titled "CMIS Timetabling system," is set to run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028, and falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. This direct procurement, valued at £225,566.20 (excluding taxes), ensures continuity while the university transitions to a new timetabling system with TimeEdit over the next two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised software solutions, particularly those capable of supplying or integrating sophisticated timetabling systems. Given the focus on seamless integration with existing university systems, this contract would be well-suited for large-scale software providers with experience in educational environments and a track record of handling similar transitions. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in related software services may find potential subcontracting opportunities, facilitating business growth and the chance to establish partnerships with prominent academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CMIS Timetabling system

Notice Description

One Advanced are Coventry University's incumbent supplier for the university's timetabling system. Coventry University has previously conducted a competitive procurement process to appoint TimeEdit as the new supplier for the timetabling system. It will take up to two years to onboard the new timetabling system with key integrations to the university's student record and virtual learning environment required. The extension for two years with One Advanced provides coverage whilst the new system is implemented.

Procurement Information

One Advanced are Coventry University's incumbent supplier for the university's timetabling system. Coventry University has previously conducted a competitive procurement process to appoint TimeEdit as the new supplier for the timetabling system. It will take up to two years to onboard the new timetabling system with key integrations to the university's student record and virtual learning environment required. The extension for two years with One Advanced provides coverage whilst the new system is implemented.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053753-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£225,566 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,566 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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