This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 11:08

Tender

08 May 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed a procurement process for providing Nutrition Analysis Software to be utilised within its School of Health and Wellbeing. This contract, pertaining to the industry category of "Industry specific software package," was awarded to Dietary Assessment Ltd as of 6th August 2026. The location for this procurement is Worcester, United Kingdom, under the region UKG12. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, described as "Below threshold - open competition," and falls under the "goods" category. The contract begins on 1st September 2026 and is valid until 31st August 2028, with options for two additional 12-month renewals.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on educational and health-related applications. Companies that can deliver high-quality, industry-specific software packages would be suitable contenders for similar upcoming tenders. Given the emphasis on quality (accounting for 65% of the award criteria), businesses with established expertise in providing innovative and reliable nutrition software might find this an attractive sector for growth. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in such open competition tenders as the procurement threshold allows for more flexible entries.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UOW990 - Nutrition Analysis Software

Notice Description

This requirement for a Nutrition Analysis Software for the institute of School of Health and Wellbeing, to be used in the teaching of multiple courses, including 'Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine' and 'Nutrition and Dietetics'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074655-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIETARY ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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