Award

Application Support

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by London Metropolitan University, focuses on providing application support for the Corporate Systems Team, specifically supporting the CDM Project. The contract was directly awarded without competition, under the procurement method termed 'Below threshold'. As part of a public sector procurement process, this falls under the sub-central government category. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2026, with the main procurement category being goods related to software packages and information systems. The process is described as completed, with all dealings taking place within the United Kingdom.

The application support services required by London Metropolitan University offer significant opportunities for businesses ideally positioned within the software and IT systems industry. Particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software and corporate system support might find such direct contract awards appealing, as evidenced by VIRTUS 7 LTD being the supplier for this contract. Businesses specializing in software packages and information systems are encouraged to explore similar opportunities as they arise, as direct awards can streamline procurement processes, allowing for quicker engagement and growth potentials.

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Notice Title

Application Support

Notice Description

Application support Corporate Systems Team, supporting the CDM Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068de3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039135-2026
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
SME

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
£43,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 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
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

VIRTUS 7

Further Information

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