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One Advanced CMIS Timetabling renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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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, initiated by Coventry University, involves the renewal of the One Advanced CMIS Timetabling software over a two-year period to facilitate the migration to the TimeEdit timetabling platform. This contract, awarded through a direct award method, emphasises the importance of uninterrupted support during the transition period. The procurement addresses the software package and information systems category and takes place in the United Kingdom. The award was announced on 20th February 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 3rd March 2026 and the contract commencing on 1st October 2026, spanning until 30th September 2028. Coventry University functions as a public authority within the sub-central government category, headquartered in Coventry.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers specialising in software package and information systems, given the focus on timetabling solutions. Large companies with previous experience in providing software solutions to educational institutions will find this contract highly appealing. The extension leverages Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited's expertise as the incumbent supplier. With the contract's substantial value of £225,566.20 (exclusive of VAT), businesses capable of delivering seamless integration with student records and virtual learning environments are best positioned to compete, presenting an opportunity for sustained collaboration with one of the UK's leading universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

One Advanced CMIS Timetabling renewal

Notice Description

One Advanced CMIS Timetabling renewal for two years to support the migration to the TimeEdit timetabling platform.

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/015721-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 days 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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