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29 Jun 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University has successfully awarded a contract to provide a Case Management System aimed at managing student conduct, wellbeing, and support services. The procurement process was managed under the direct procurement method, classified as 'below threshold - without competition', and it falls under the services category of educational software development services. The winning supplier, Symplicity Corporation, is tasked with the delivery within the UK, particularly in the region of UKJ44. The contract was signed on 19th June 2026, with an active status, set to end by 27th April 2029, and the possibility of a two-year extension at the University's discretion. The gross value of the contract is £8,506,080.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, especially for SMEs involved in software development, particularly those specialising in educational software services. By undertaking such projects, businesses can gain critical insights and experience in the higher education sector, expanding their portfolios and establishing themselves as key players in the education technology market. Furthermore, the possibility of an extension provides additional long-term partnership potential for companies able to demonstrate value and adaptability to the evolving needs of the university sector.

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Notice Title

Case Management System

Notice Description

Software system for managing student conduct, wellbeing and support services at the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060856-2026
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
£8,506,080 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 2-3 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

SYMPLICITY

Further Information

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