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Prospectus Plus

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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11 May 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Prospectus Plus", which focused on acquiring digital prospectus and publication solutions. This contract, categorised under services for software development related to document creation and productivity tools, addresses the need to streamline operations by integrating various tools into a single platform. The award process was concluded with the supplier "We Are Smile Ltd", based in Birmingham. This process, under a below-threshold procurement method, initiated in the UK region of Cumbria, saw its contract signed on 5th May 2026. The total contract value was set at £72,000, covering a period that extends until 29th January 2029.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in digital software solutions and publication tools, to partner with public institutions like universities. "We Are Smile Ltd", an SME, successfully demonstrated their capacity to deliver integrated digital solutions, illustrating the potential for other similar businesses to engage in public sector contracts that demand innovative and efficient technology solutions. This tender exemplifies the shift towards digital transformation in academic institutions, providing growth opportunities for businesses adept in software services aimed at improving document and publication processes.

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Notice Title

Prospectus Plus

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria required a supplier to provide digital prospectus and publication solutions providing a single integrated platform removing the need for multiple tools and reducing manual processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE SMILE

Further Information

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