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16 Jul 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Kinetics Software" was conducted by Coventry University, located in Coventry, United Kingdom. This contracting process pertains to the services industry category, specifically focused on the renewal and hosting of the university's accommodation booking system software. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, without competition. The award stage has been completed, with the contract now active. Key dates include the contract signing on 27th February 2026, with the service provision period commencing on 1st March 2026 and running through to 29th February 2028, with a possible extension until 28th February 2029.

This tender presents growth opportunities for technology and software companies, particularly those specialising in software implementation services. As the primary supplier awarded the contract is KINETIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise, this highlights the suitability for well-established firms capable of handling significant software management and implementation projects. Businesses with expertise in software hosting and tailored solutions for educational institutions may find similar opportunities valuable for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Kinetics Software

Notice Description

Kinetics software renewal and hosting for the accommodation software that manages the university's booking system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067440-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 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
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

KINETIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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