Workload Allocation Management System

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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19 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University has concluded a procurement process for a "Workload Allocation Management System" aimed at enhancing the planning, monitoring, and management of academic workloads. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically designed for contracts below the threshold which do not require competition. The contract, classified under the services category, falls within the educational software development sector and is geographically pinned to the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2026, with an implementation period commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2029. The total contract value is £75,240 gross, including £62,700 for the services rendered.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software development services to engage in long-term collaborations within the academic sector. Suitable contenders for similar opportunities include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative workload management solutions and have the capability to service the higher education sector efficiently. Businesses focusing on solutions that foster operational efficiencies in educational institutions stand to benefit significantly from such government contracts, paving the way for growth in reputable academic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Workload Allocation Management System

Notice Description

Workload Allocation Management System designed to support the planning, monitoring, and management of academic workloads.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057985-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

Further Information

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