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Gecko software

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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01 May 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was initiated by Coventry University for the acquisition of "Gecko software" in the software package and information systems category, utilising a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The procurement, which was marked as complete, facilitated by the sub-central government public authority, Coventry University, has its award already active. The Gecko software, essential for recruitment processes through mobile event capture and other functionalities, has been integrated with Salesforce. The contract was signed on 13th April 2026, effective from 18th April 2026 to 18th April 2027, at a gross value of £38,130. Coventry University, located in Coventry, UK, manages this contract.

This tender creates partnerships with software providers experienced in educational tools and recruitment support systems, offering growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses such as those specialising in software integration with customer relationship management systems. Companies understanding the UK educational sector's needs, particularly those capable of delivering and maintaining software solutions that support student recruitment and event management, would find this tender particularly well-suited for their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

Gecko software

Notice Description

Gecko is used by the University for the following functions, this is integrated with Salesforce to support recruitment; - Mobile event capture to create leads to nurture - Open Day (and other campus based event) bookings and confirmations - Web forms to create enquiry cases in Salesforce - Booking confirmation and reminder process for academic interviews

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040723-2026
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
£31,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

GECKO LABS

Further Information

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