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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for acquiring “Snowflake Credits for 24/25”, with the procurement stage now marked as Award. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority, is based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. This tender falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically under CPV code 48000000, and is related to the goods sector. Though the procurement was executed through a direct method without competition—below the threshold—the contract was awarded to Snowflake Computing U.K. Limited and is set to be active from 21st October 2024 to 27th October 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £74,520 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering scalable and innovative cloud data services. Enterprises that cater to the university sector and demonstrate expertise in managing high-value contracts without necessitating competitive bids are well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. Furthermore, such contracts pave the way for potential partnerships or collaborations with prominent institutions like the University of Birmingham, aiding in business expansion and market penetration within the academic sphere.

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Notice Title

Snowflake Credits for 24/25

Notice Description

Snowflake Credits for 24/25, as per the SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059465-2026
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
Large

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
£62,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SNOWFLAKE COMPUTING

Further Information

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