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Improvements to the Agent Management and Admissions System

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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11 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Greenwich involves a direct award for improvements to their Agent Management and Admissions System. The contracting authority, located in London, is focusing on the higher education sector with a specific need to ensure compliance with cyber accreditations. The procurement method was chosen due to the proprietary nature of the solution and specialist requirements. The process, identified by the tender ID ILS/STIVE/AAIP and completed as of 11 May 2026, has led to a pending award. The contract is valued at £4,800,000 gross, with a contract period from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030, and potential extensions up to 2032. The primary supplier is Stive Technologies Limited of Gibraltar, and the procurement pertains to the industry-specific software package category.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of bespoke software solutions, especially those accustomed to the higher education environment. The direct award method highlights the demand for specific expertise and indicates growth potential for companies with proprietary technologies and unique technical capabilities. SMEs with agile developmental structures might find this tender particularly fruitful, given the need for a timely upgrade that aligns with student experience and compliance requirements. This procurement supports the University's objective to maintain robust infrastructure amid increasing student numbers, offering growth avenues for businesses capable of accommodating such niche requirements.

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Notice Title

Improvements to the Agent Management and Admissions System

Notice Description

The University of Greenwich has an existing Agent Management and Admissions system which interfaces with our student records and student finance systems. There is a need to complete to an upgrade to ensure compliance with our cyber accreditations to ensure the safety of student data. The fundamental considerations for this solution is that it fits within our existing system architecture, is specialist for the higher education sector and that the company owns the intellectual property rights. The delivery of a timely development is required to enable the university to continue to support its students with admissions, which will deliver essential savings and ensure student success. There are no reasonable alternative or substitute development sites within the desired location that will meet the delivery timescales. This is a critical link to our student experience and to ensure the safety of our students and compliance with Government standards for the Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies. The University is planning to merge with the University of Kent: please see our website for further details.

Procurement Information

Some of the development on the system fits under the regulations as it is proprietary and the work is specialist to the higher education sector. In addition there is a need as existing systems can not support the additional unplanned growth of student numbers and the existing provider can provide the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06961f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043191-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9LS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
East Greenwich
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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