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Unit4 maintenance renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was spearheaded by Coventry University, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, located in Coventry, United Kingdom. The procurement titled "Unit4 Maintenance Renewal" involves the maintenance of the Agresso financial management system, ensuring that essential services are covered and upgrades can be implemented if necessary. This contract falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category and has been classified as a direct procurement method, executed below the competition threshold. The procurement has progressed through the award and contract stages, with the contract signed on 30th April 2026, and its active period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The contract, valued at £95,161.73, has been awarded to Unit4 Business Software Limited.

Opportunities for business growth abound for companies specialising in software maintenance, particularly those already utilising or certified in Agresso financial management systems. This tender primarily suits businesses within the software and technology sector, with competencies in managing and upgrading financial management systems. The inclusion of Unit4 Business Software Limited as the awarded supplier demonstrates the favourable prospects for large-scale enterprises in securing similar future contracts. Given the direct procurement approach used, companies familiar with Coventry University's operational processes might find themselves well-positioned in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit4 maintenance renewal

Notice Description

Maintenance of the Agresso financial management system needs to be maintained, so that the essential service is covered in case of any issues that may arise and to ensure upgrades are possible as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065354-2026
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
£95,161 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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