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Aperture Studio Licences

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has awarded a contract for "Aperture Studio Licences" within the software package and information systems industry category, specifically covering goods. The tender process was completed using a limited procurement method, involving an award procedure without prior publication due to the necessity of safeguarding exclusive intellectual property rights. The contract was signed on 28 April 2026, and is essential for maintaining compliance with the Office for Students conditions by ensuring the completion of the HESA Student Return. The location of the delivery is within the UK, and the awarded contract was valued at £224,910.

This tender provides strategic opportunities for businesses operating in the software and information systems industry, particularly those with solutions that involve licensing components like data management or analytical tools. Although the procurement method was limited, companies with exclusive intellectual property rights similar to those previously established may find opportunities to engage in future procurements, especially if they can demonstrate value and compliance with regulatory standards. Large-scale suppliers of software solutions, such as Experian Limited, known for their comprehensive data handling capabilities, would particularly benefit from contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aperture Studio Licences

Notice Description

Aperture Data Studio Licences

Procurement Information

Six years' worth of essential work would be lost if this contract was not renewed; it would risk the University's compliance with OfS conditions of registration due to not being able to complete the HESA Student Return to a sufficient standard. Any savings from a competitive procurement process would be outweighed by the time and cost of change. The CCS G Cloud 14 Framework has been utilised to deliver a compliant and value for money contract against PCR2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£224,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

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