Award

Back Up Software Solutions

HULL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 12:15

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 09:13

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Hull College, a sub-central government public authority, focused on securing backup software solutions. This contract was awarded to European Electronique Limited under a direct award process due to the supplier's exclusive rights or intellectual property. Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the contract covers a period from 10th April 2026 to 30th March 2031, with a total value of £262,888.05. The buying process was straightforward, utilising the NHS Framework SBS10510 for a direct award without reopening competition.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions or ICT services. Companies within the software package and information systems sector will find this contract especially relevant. The direct nature of the award highlights the importance of possessing niche expertise or exclusive rights, encouraging businesses to capitalise on unique intellectual property or technological advancements to engage with similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Back Up Software Solutions

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with back up software solutions

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£262,888 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£262,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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