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Address Validation Software

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Address Validation Software was undertaken by London Metropolitan University, classified as a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement aimed to acquire UK address validation and international data for applications and student enrolments, with the award dated 29th April 2026. Located in London, the university, through this tender, completed the process with the contract awarded to Tribal Group PLC. The procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, with the procurement stage advanced to the 'award' phase on 29th April 2026, and the contract set to commence from 1st May 2026 and run until 30th April 2031.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large software solution providers experienced in goods procurement. The contract valued at £50,925 excluding taxes, signifies an expansive opportunity for the awardee to supply critical software solutions crucial for London Metropolitan University's operational efficiency. Suppliers with expertise in address validation software and information systems would find this contract highly suitable to expand their presence and establish partnerships within the education sector. The focus on address validation and international data underscores potential businesses to contribute significantly to the university's enrolment and application services.

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Notice Title

Address Validation Software

Notice Description

UK Address validation & Internationals data for applications and student enrolment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£50,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL GROUP

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