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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, has completed the award stage for a procurement process involving survey software. This contract is a one-year extension with Quest Agency Ltd for the "INPULSE SURVEY SOFTWARE," intended to enhance staff survey capabilities. The university, located in Bath, issued the contract under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement focuses on goods in the software and information systems category, specifically within the region of the United Kingdom, and the contract duration extends from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with a total value of £43,614.

This tender presents lucrative avenues for businesses with expertise in software solutions, particularly those specialising in survey systems and packages. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can innovate in providing customised software solutions tailored to the educational sector, would thrive in such procurement opportunities. As the procurement method was direct and below threshold, SMEs capable of delivering niche, quality solutions efficiently without the need for competitive tendering are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. This ongoing relationship between Bath Spa University and Quest Agency Ltd highlights the potential for sustained collaborations that businesses can aim to achieve.

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Notice Title

INPULSE SURVEY SOFTWARE

Notice Description

1 year contract extension for Quest Agency (Inpulse staff survey) - software for staff survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b41c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055716-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,614 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEST AGENCY

Further Information

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