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08 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for an Enterprise Architect as of 8th June 2026. The contract was awarded to Akkodis UK Limited, signifying the role involves providing IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. This process falls under the 'services' category and was conducted through a 'limited' procurement method, indicating a below-threshold and limited competition approach. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, with a gross value of £58,590.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in enterprise architecture and interim support for technological departments. SMEs like Akkodis UK Limited are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enabling them to enhance their service portfolio and expand client bases within the public sector. Participation in limited competition tenders can offer smaller businesses the chance to engage in government contracts, fostering growth and increasing their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Enterprise Architect

Notice Description

Provision of a short term Enterprise Architect interim to assist Technology colleagues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053830-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AKKODIS

Further Information

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