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Kinetics Software

Coventry University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 17:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Apr 2026 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Apr 2026 at 11:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a procurement process for the renewal and hosting of its accommodation booking system software, titled "Kinetics Software". The contract was directly awarded to KINETIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED due to exclusive intellectual property rights held by the supplier. This procurement falls under the "goods" category in the software package and information systems industry, with the main procurement method being direct award, justified by the need to avoid substantial time and cost involved in competitive processes. The contract for this public authority sub-central government entity, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, is valued at £236,448 gross and spans from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The contract was signed on 1st February 2026 and does not exceed the KPI threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software solutions for educational institutions. As it involves the renewal and management of critical university infrastructure, vendors experienced in handling significant software installations might find this contract advantageous. Moreover, the direct awarding method underscores the value placed on specialised knowledge and intellectual property, suggesting that businesses with proprietary solutions or exclusive rights in similar fields should align their offerings to capture similar opportunities in the future. The contract demonstrates potential for long-term engagement, including possible contract extensions, indicating stability and continued business growth prospects for well-positioned suppliers.

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Notice Information

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 University's booking system RSN/ K x Welcome. The time and cost of change from any competitive procurement process would far outweigh any accrued cost savings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06861d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£197,040 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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