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AppsAnywhere Cloudpaging

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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01 May 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for the renewal of software licences under the title "AppsAnywhere Cloudpaging". This procurement falls within the industry category of "Software package and information systems" under CPV code 48000000, focusing specifically on goods. The procurement covered various regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the procurement falling outside the scope of application of the directive. The contract was awarded to Academia Limited on 27th February 2026, with a total contract value of £154,856.66.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing robust solutions for educational institutions. While the current contract has been awarded to Academia Limited, future opportunities might arise for firms that can offer competitive software services and support tailored to the needs of higher education. Businesses attentive to public procurement will find that keeping track of frameworks and direct award procedures, such as the ITS4052SU Framework used in this case, can provide avenues to secure contracts without the need for competitive tenders.

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Notice Title

AppsAnywhere Cloudpaging

Notice Description

Software license renewals

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for license renewal to our apps anywhere software, to include cloudpaging and parallels under the same contract.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the ITS4052SU Framework, utilising the permitted direct award procedures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069052
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040530-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£154,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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