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Student Work based Learning Platform Extension

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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14 May 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

On 14th May 2026, the University of Greenwich awarded a contract for the extension of its Student Work Based Learning Platform. This initiative is focused on enhancing employability student systems while ensuring data safety and compliance with cyber accreditations. The contract is directed towards the public authority - sub-central government sector and was given through a direct award process. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract set to commence on 29th May 2026, and run until 28th May 2027, with possible annual extensions up to 2031. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with a primary focus on software packages and information systems for the higher education sector.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the development and integration of industry-specific software solutions, particularly those with expertise in the higher education sector. By securing such contracts, companies can expand their client portfolio within the academic domain, enhancing their market position and increasing revenue. The contract has been awarded to PRACTERA LTD, indicating that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with unique intellectual property rights and technical offerings are well-suited to compete in this space. The ongoing need to comply with specific technical and sector requirements also suggests sustained demand for specialised suppliers capable of ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

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Notice Title

Student Work based Learning Platform Extension

Notice Description

The University of Greenwich has a number of employability student systems which work with our student records and student finance systems. There is a need 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.

Procurement Information

the University of Greenwich has an existing systems which interfaces with our other student systems. There is a need 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 is required to enable the university to continue to support its students with employability which will deliver essential savings and ensure student success and to meet the requirements for the Office for Students. There are no reasonable alternative or substitute development sites within the desired location that will meet the delivery timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044324-2026
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 2026Today
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 2027 6-12 months
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

PRACTERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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