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Apps|Anywhere

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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18 Jun 2026 at 07:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 May 2026 at 13:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 May 2026 at 13:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, has awarded a direct contract for software package and information systems under the title "AppsAnywhere". This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category. The contract was directly awarded to AppsAnywhere Limited to support the university's transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, which must be completed before Microsoft's scheduled end of Windows 10 support in 2028. The award took effect on 17th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement, valued at £300,102 with a gross amount of £360,122.4, comes under the goods category and aims to ensure software requirements for teaching and research are met with high security features such as application containerization and encryption.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in application virtualisation software and related services. Businesses ready to provide training, onboarding, and packaging services alongside robust support can find opportunities for growth. As the contract is designed to maintain compatibility and security across university IT systems, companies that excel in delivering such services with strong application analytics and security measures will be well-suited. The direct award suggests an emphasis on long-term supplier relationships that can offer seamless technical integrations and cost-efficient solutions for the University of Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apps|Anywhere

Notice Description

AppsAnywhere Software

Procurement Information

AppsAnywhere is supporting UoS migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11, which must be completed before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support, in 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057364-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£300,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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