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Tribal SITS

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a public authority in the UK, has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for "Tribal SITS," a contract involving software packages and information systems. Tribal Education Limited, headquartered in Sheffield, has been selected as the supplier. The industry category focuses on goods, specifically software, and the contract value stands at £134,782.80 in gross terms. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown". The contract period begins on 24th November 2024 and concludes on 31st July 2025, providing substantial lead time for implementation at a national level within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in software package solutions and information systems. Companies like Tribal Education Limited, especially SMEs with expertise in tailored software offerings, are well-positioned to thrive through such engagements. Businesses seeking expansion in the education sector by providing comprehensive software solutions will find this contract appealing for future growth. The awarded supplier’s localisation in Sheffield also highlights the potential regional economic impact and opportunities for collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Title

Tribal SITS

Notice Description

Tribal SITS, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066114
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019026-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£112,319 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

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