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Data Analysis Software

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the provision of MatLab software, geared towards data analysis. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically educational software and software programming consultancy services. The contract was awarded to The MathWorks Limited, a large supplier based in Cambridge, effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026 with a total value of £13,969.60 GBP. This procurement was executed below the threshold without competition and is related to advancing academic data analysis through specialised software tools. The contract details were published on 31st March 2026, marking the award stage of this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and consultancy software services. Although this specific contract was awarded directly without competitive bidding, it reveals potential avenues for software providers to engage with academic institutions seeking specialised data analysis tools. Businesses with expertise in creating software tailored for educational environments, particularly those that can offer consultancy and programming services, stand well-positioned to create partnerships in similar procurement opportunities. The focus on direct procurement without competition highlights a preference for established supplier relationships, encouraging software providers to maintain robust services and reliable delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Data Analysis Software

Notice Description

Provision of MatLab software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029681-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

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
£13,969 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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
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
Post Town
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

THE MATHWORKS

Further Information

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