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AppsAnywhere

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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28 May 2026 at 13:45

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28 May 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of application virtualisation software and related services through a site licence, awarded to APPSANYWHERE LIMITED. This contract fits within the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award stage with a pending contract valued at £360,122.40 gross, scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. This direct award, under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023 (UKPGA 2023/54), was chosen to ensure compatibility with existing systems provided by the supplier, avoiding technical issues and ensuring continuity of services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the software industry, especially those capable of offering application security features, training, onboarding, packaging services, and robust support. SMEs specialising in application virtualisation and software package solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The partnership with the University of Sussex highlights the importance of aligning technological solutions with institutional needs for innovation in education and research. The engagement reflects robust demand for secure, efficient virtualisation solutions that support large-scale university operations and transitions, such as the move from Windows 10 systems.

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Notice Title

AppsAnywhere

Notice Description

The scope of the requirement is the provision of application virtualisation software and related services based on a site license. Services include training, onboarding, packaging service and support. The platform hosts most of the software required for teaching, as well as software required for research and professional services. The platform provides important application security features via application containerization, DRM and encryption. Additionally, the platform is an important part of application security updates and patching, helping protect the university IT systems. The platform will be vital part of the transition away from the Windows 10 operating system. Application analytics provided by the platform provide actionable data, ensuring licensing is right-sized and highlighting opportunities to reduce cost.

Procurement Information

The procurement is to be direct awarded as an exclusion under Schedule 5, Section 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,102 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPSANYWHERE

Further Information

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