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BlueCat

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of the West of England has reached the award stage with the contract being successfully completed. This tender, identified as "BlueCat", is centred on the provision of services related to a BlueCat Address Manager subscription, running from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages, alongside Software support services, and is aimed at a location in the UKK12 region, encompassing Bristol and its surrounding areas. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, indicating the purchase method was below the threshold and conducted without competition, with a total contract value of GBP 28,311.25. Key dates include the contract signing on 10 March 2026 and completion on 15 March 2027.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software service providers and those specialising in networking solutions. IP-PERFORMANCE LTD, a small-to-medium enterprise from Long Ashton, has been appointed as the supplier, highlighting the advantages for SMEs with expertise in software support services to compete in similar tenders. The contract will involve delivering support and management for networking software packages, allowing businesses within this sector to expand their portfolios and strengthen market credibility. Engaging in such direct procurement processes provides another avenue for like-minded companies to establish strong partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of the West of England.

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Notice Title

BlueCat

Notice Description

BCN-BAM6500-SUB - BlueCat 6500 - BlueCat Address Manager - Subscription - until 15/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034210-2026
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

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP-PERFORMANCE

Further Information

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