Award

eProcurement System

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students in Bristol has completed a procurement process for an eProcurement System, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This process was initiated through a tender and has reached the award stage, with a contract that started on 1 August 2026 and will run until 31 July 2031. The goods required fall under the software package and information systems industry category, with delivery expected across the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out under the legal basis set forth by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was officially signed on 15 April 2026 with BiP Solutions Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software and digital technologies sector, particularly those specialising in eProcurement systems and contract management solutions. Large enterprises like BiP Solutions Limited that have expertise in delivering complex software packages are well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Given the direct procurement method, businesses looking to expand their public sector partnerships should be prepared to demonstrate a proven track record and reliable service delivery to enhance their competitiveness in non-competitive scenarios.

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Notice Title

eProcurement System

Notice Description

eProcurement System for tendering and contract management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06880d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036399-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
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 Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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