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08 Jun 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Enhancement of PGR Outcomes Tool", a software package aimed at managing Postgraduate Research student outcomes. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems", involves a three-year agreement with SkillsForge Ltd. The procurement was executed through a limited method under the PS Y25012 Framework without the prior publication of a call for competition, and it was signed on 8th May 2026. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with the contract now active.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and information systems to engage in projects that enhance educational infrastructures. While the awarded supplier for this contract is SkillsForge Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in York, UK, the completion of such tenders highlights the potential for similar companies to pursue future opportunities in the education sector, particularly those with capabilities to handle comprehensive software solutions for academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Enhancement of PGR Outcomes Tool

Notice Description

Provision of a Postgraduate Research system, capable of managing students and outcomes across progression milestones, skills development achievements, and examination results throughout the lifecycle of study.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3 year contract with Skillsforge Ltd under Procurement Services Y25012 Framework

Procurement Information

Compliant award via PS Y25012 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£64,909 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLSFORGE

Further Information

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