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University of Bradford Online Learning Platform Integration

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

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20 May 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bradford has completed the procurement process for its Online Learning Platform Integration project. The contract aims to integrate the partner CRM solution with the University’s student systems, utilising Azure Integration Architecture. This services procurement falls under the e-learning services category (CPV code 80420000) and was executed through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £77,900, was signed on 13 May 2026, and is specifically tailored for the UKE41 region in the United Kingdom. The sole awarded supplier for this contract is PACT SOLUTIONS.

This procurement presents significant potential for businesses involved in e-learning infrastructure integration, particularly those familiar with Azure technologies and CRM systems. Companies specialising in data synchronisation, API management, and educational tech could find lucrative opportunities in such contracts by offering scalable solutions that support extensive integration requirements. Furthermore, businesses equipped to tackle aspects such as data mapping, orchestration, and error handling would be well-positioned to engage with similar future procurement processes for educational institutions looking to enhance their learning platforms.

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Notice Title

University of Bradford Online Learning Platform Integration

Notice Description

Objectives of the contract: * Define a clear and robust integration design that enables effective data exchange between the partner CRM solution and the University of Bradford's student systems. * Leverage the existing Azure Integration Architecture to ensure consistency with established patterns, standards, and governance. * Identify and design required inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support key business processes, including applications, enrolments, modules, and payments. * Establish appropriate orchestration, data transformation, and error-handling mechanisms using Azure integration services. * Address key integration considerations such as identity linkage, data mapping, and reporting requirements (including HESA-related needs). * Work collaboratively with University teams and partners to reduce delivery risk and accommodate evolving requirements. * Align to a scalable and extensible integration approach that supports future partners and additional data flows. * Scope includes but is not limited to: * Review of available partner integration artefacts and high-level requirements, including reference architectures and diagrams. * Definition of a target integration design leveraging the University of Bradford's Azure Integration Architecture. * Design and build of inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support agreed data flows between the partner CRM and University systems. * Configuration and development of required SITS interfaces, including use of StuTalk APIs and event-based data exchanges where applicable. * Implementation of data events to enable timely and reliable data synchronisation between systems. * Build and configuration of Azure integration components, including API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Data Factory pipelines. * Development of data mapping and transformation logic for key entities, including applications, users/contacts, course enrolments, modules, and payments. * Alignment of identifier management to link external partner records with internal student records. * Identification of non-functional requirements, including security, monitoring, logging, error handling, and retry mechanisms. * Collaboration with University teams and partners throughout design, build, and validation activities. * Support for integration testing and handover into operational support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Objectives of the contract: * Define a clear and robust integration design that enables effective data exchange between the partner CRM solution and the University of Bradford's student systems. * Leverage the existing Azure Integration Architecture to ensure consistency with established patterns, standards, and governance. * Identify and design required inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support key business processes, including applications, enrolments, modules, and payments. * Establish appropriate orchestration, data transformation, and error-handling mechanisms using Azure integration services. * Address key integration considerations such as identity linkage, data mapping, and reporting requirements (including HESA-related needs). * Work collaboratively with University teams and partners to reduce delivery risk and accommodate evolving requirements. * Align to a scalable and extensible integration approach that supports future partners and additional data flows. * Scope includes but is not limited to: * Review of available partner integration artefacts and high-level requirements, including reference architectures and diagrams. * Definition of a target integration design leveraging the University of Bradford's Azure Integration Architecture. * Design and build of inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support agreed data flows between the partner CRM and University systems. * Configuration and development of required SITS interfaces, including use of StuTalk APIs and event-based data exchanges where applicable. * Implementation of data events to enable timely and reliable data synchronisation between systems. * Build and configuration of Azure integration components, including API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Data Factory pipelines. * Development of data mapping and transformation logic for key entities, including applications, users/contacts, course enrolments, modules, and payments. * Alignment of identifier management to link external partner records with internal student records. * Identification of non-functional requirements, including security, monitoring, logging, error handling, and retry mechanisms. * Collaboration with University teams and partners throughout design, build, and validation activities. * Support for integration testing and handover into operational support

Procurement Information

We utilised G-Cloud to undertake this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046636-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1DP
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PACT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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