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StREAM Production License

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Jun 2026 at 09:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "StREAM Production License" was conducted by the University of the West of England, a public authority in the sub-central government sector located at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the license management software package. It was completed using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £108,000, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027. The award was made to KORTEXT LIMITED on 1st May 2026, with key documentation published on 24th June 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software production and licensing. Companies with expertise in delivering license management software solutions and offering ongoing software support would find this type of contract particularly suitable. As the process utilised a direct procurement method, firms that maintain strong relationships with public sector institutions and adhere to UK legal frameworks for procurement are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Moreover, small to medium-sized enterprises, like KORTEXT LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, can experience substantial growth through participation in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

StREAM Production License

Notice Description

StREAM Production License - StREAM License plus support - until 31/05/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059291-2026
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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