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Kinetics Software

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:50

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has initiated a direct procurement process titled "Kinetics Software." The tender involves the renewal and hosting of accommodation software for the university's booking system. The procurement has reached the award stage, with key dates including the award notice published on 20th April 2026 and the contract scheduled to commence on 30th April 2026, lasting until 29th February 2028, with potential extension until 28th February 2029. The procurement targets the goods category, specifically software package and information systems, creating opportunities within the UK region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for software providers focused on university accommodation systems. Given the direct award method, businesses specializing in hosting and software renewal, particularly those with unique intellectual property or technical exclusivity, are well-suited to compete. Large-scale companies such as Kinetic Solutions Limited, with experience in handling accommodation booking systems, could benefit from further engagements or extensions of the agreement, offering strategic long-term partnerships within the educational sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Kinetics Software

Notice Description

Kinetics software renewal and hosting for the accommodation software that manages the university's booking system.

Procurement Information

This is the only company who can provide the software renewal and hosting for the accommodation software that manages the unviersity's booking system RSN/ K x Welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06861d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035815-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£197,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINETIC SOLUTIONS

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