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StREAM Production License

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process references the completion of a contract for a StREAM Production License by the University of the West of England, situated in Bristol, UK. This procurement is categorised under software support and supply services. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award made on 1st May 2026 and the contract period beginning on 1st June 2026, ending on 31st May 2027. Executed through a direct procurement method, the contract was secured without competition due to its classification as being below the procurement threshold, and it was awarded to KORTEXT LIMITED.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities mainly for service-focused businesses, particularly those specialising in software support and supply. As the project was completed directly and without competition, it could provide an ample case study showcasing adaptation and delivery efficiency which prospective businesses could demonstrate to similar procurement bodies. Businesses within similar fields, especially SMEs capable of providing comprehensive software solutions and support, would be well-suited to compete for future collaborations with educational institutions like the University of the West of England.

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Notice Title

StREAM Production License

Notice Description

StREAM Production License - Yearly StREAM License plus support - until 31/05/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047352-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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