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Funnel back renewal

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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07 May 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement identified as "Funnel back renewal" was conducted by London Metropolitan University, a public authority falling under sub-central government. This procurement relates to the renewal of the licence for the Funnelback websearch product, classified under the goods category, particularly software packages and information systems. The procurement process reached completion, with the award stage finalised on 7th May 2026. The contract commenced on 14th April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 15th April 2028. The contract value stands at £50,000, with a gross total of £60,000. Despite being below the threshold, specific procurement method details remain unspecified, and the procurement process was primarily conducted below the threshold with an unknown method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions and digital information systems. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative and reliable software package solutions would find a competitive edge in similar future procurements. Small to medium enterprises, like Squiz UK Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are particularly well-suited due to their agility and specialised offerings. Businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the educational and public sector domains within the United Kingdom would find engaging with such tenders advantageous for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

Funnel back renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licence for Funnelback websearch product

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041706-2026
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2028 2-3 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

SQUIZ

Further Information

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