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Student Services Reporting Tool

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University has successfully led a procurement process for a software package named the "Student Services Reporting Tool," aimed at managing student services. This procurement falls under the goods industry category and was conducted using a limited competition method, indicative of a below-threshold procurement process. The contract, awarded to CultureShift Communications Ltd, commenced on 16th February 2026 and is set to run until 15th February 2027. The successful supplier is tasked with delivering software across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, ensuring comprehensive service coverage. The procurement process is now complete as of 2nd June 2026, following the award announcement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Firms that can offer robust and scalable software solutions will find opportunities to expand within the educational sector particularly appealing. The current supply and servicing of the software package by CultureShift Communications Ltd highlight the potential for software companies that are adept at tailoring solutions for institutional needs. Businesses that have experience working with public authorities and understand the nuances of limited competition procurement processes will be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes, or potentially collaborate with institutions like Canterbury Christ Church University in the future.

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Notice Title

Student Services Reporting Tool

Notice Description

Software for managing student services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051906-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 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
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURESHIFT COMMUNICATIONS

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