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10 Jun 2026 at 09:16

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10 Jun 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process for a "Student Engagement Analytics System." This contract relates to the provision of Stream software, encompassing necessary support, maintenance, and potential upgrades over a 24-month period. Located in Colchester, the procurement was conducted under a direct award method, resulting in a contract awarded on 10th June 2026, with an active status. The contract, valued at £263,587, covers the software package and information systems sector, identified under the CPV code 48000000, and includes a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement was governed by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

For businesses specialising in software and information systems, this procurement offers significant growth opportunities. Companies adept at providing comprehensive software solutions with associated support and maintenance would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. With the contract completed through a direct award, it highlights the importance of maintaining excellent pre-existing relationships and ensuring service offerings align closely with the University's needs. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like Kortext Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the viability for similar-sized enterprises to compete in this public procurement sector effectively.

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Notice Title

Student Engagement Analytics System

Notice Description

The contract is for provision of Stream software including support and maintenance and any essential upgrades. The contract is for 24 months.

Procurement Information

The University has used the Stream system for 9 years. It is an essential part of the University's infrastructure which is intrinsically integrated with numerous business-critical systems. Changing such a core system would significantly impact operational activities and involve substantial change at a time when the University is already undertaking a major, complex digital transformation programme. The University has decided to continue with the current system until the digital transformation has been completed in order to optimise spend and resources. Therefore, at the present time it would be impossible for the University to procure an alternative provider to provide the full range of services without detrimentally impacting the wider operations of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b168
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£263,587 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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