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Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2024/25

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Jun 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process titled "Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2024/25" under the goods category. The procurement, located in Birmingham, UK, was conducted directly without competitive bidding and aimed to renew licensing using the SSA process. The contract has been awarded to The Educational Recording Agency Limited, with the associated contract active from November 3, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The award date was November 2, 2024, and the process complies with legal frameworks outlined in UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in licence management software. Since the procurement method was a direct award due to its below-threshold status, businesses already in contract with The University of Birmingham or those aiming to establish a relationship could benefit from such arrangements. Companies experienced in supplying to educational institutions in the UK will find this type of contract particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The contracting process demonstrates potential business growth for entities equipped to provide specialised software solutions, allowing them to further cement their presence within the UK's public sector services.

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Notice Title

Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2024/25

Notice Description

Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2024/25, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052440-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY

Further Information

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