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31 Mar 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Exeter concerns the acquisition of a cloud-based solution to automate the enrolment and onboarding of international students. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as compliance and educational software. The contract has already advanced to the award stage with Loomery Limited as the selected supplier. The project location is in the United Kingdom, specifically at the university's Exeter address. The procurement method was direct and below the competition threshold, reflecting a streamlined approach based on the procurement legal framework laid out in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those focusing on educational and compliance solutions. As Loomery Limited, an SME based in London, is the supplier, it demonstrates that smaller enterprises are well-suited to benefit from such contracts that use direct procurement methods. Businesses with innovative cloud-based capabilities and expertise in automating administrative processes can find significant growth prospects in similar procurements within the education sector. Highlighted service categories further suggest that businesses with a strong understanding of software programming and educational needs are ideally positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Student Enrolment software

Notice Description

Cloud based solution to automate the enrolment and onboarding of International Students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029621-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48190000 - Educational software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 3-4 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
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOMERY LIMITED

Further Information

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