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Browzer Student Welcome

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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02 Jul 2026 at 16:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Browzer Student Welcome" platform, aimed at enhancing the onboarding experience of its prospective and new students. The procurement belongs to the services category, focusing on system and support services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within the UKE32 region. The contract was awarded to CampusLife Limited on 22 May 2026, with the service set to commence on 1 September 2026 and continue through to 31 August 2029. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition. The value of the service amounts to GBP 118,800, and the contract includes options for service variations to meet evolving university needs over its three-year duration.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital onboarding solutions and support services. As the platform aims to provide personalised content and engagement tools, businesses experienced in digital transformations for educational institutions could find valuable opportunities in adapting and enhancing such services. The inclusion of contract variation options suggests potential for further collaboration and expansion, offering avenues for innovation and service development tailored to evolving university requirements. Companies catering to educational technology and student engagement services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Browzer Student Welcome

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has procured the Browzer Student Welcome platform, a hosted digital onboarding solution, to deliver a structured onboarding experience for prospective and new students. The contract includes the provision, integration, and ongoing support of the platform, which provides personalised content, key information and engagement tools to support students during their transition into university life.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062483-2026
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

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMPUSLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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