Barbour Estates Management, Wellbeing & International Modules subscription

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has been completed, with a contract awarded for "Barbour Estates Management, Wellbeing & International Modules subscription". This tender supports various university functions, particularly within the Faculty of Technology, by providing essential databases for wellbeing and estates management, as well as international construction-related modules. The procurement, classified under library services, took place in the South East of England, and was conducted via a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract, valued at £41,812, was signed on 29 April 2026, with services to be delivered from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing database and information solutions tailored to higher education and construction industries. Companies offering services to enhance regulatory compliance, sustainability, and operational management in educational institutions would find this opportunity especially beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Barbour EHS Limited, which successfully secured this contract, may find similar bids advantageous for growth by leveraging their expertise in empowering educational bodies through targeted, efficient database solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Barbour Estates Management, Wellbeing & International Modules subscription

Notice Description

Barbour provides databases used by the Faculty of Technology and the university generally, to support Wellbeing, and Estates management. The International modules are more relevant to construction. Barbour EHS are committed to empowering businesses with the tools and resources to achieve seamless compliance and enhance sustainability. The university can leverage their solutions to transform their compliance processes, reduce environmental impact, and ensure regulatory excellence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b242
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054926-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,812 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARBOUR EHS

Further Information

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