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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Zenworks and OpenText Identity Manager licensing, categorized under software package and information systems in the goods sector. The contracting authority, Swansea University, falls under Welsh devolved regulations and is classified as a public authority at the sub-central government level. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. This award was formalised on 17 July 2026, with the contract beginning on 1 August 2026 and ending on 31 July 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is ST-Four Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Newport, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and information systems, particularly those located in the UK. Companies looking to expand their clientele in the university and public-sector landscapes may view such tenders as strategic growth prospects. While this tender was executed through a direct award, understanding the needs and requirements of similar public authorities might help smaller enterprises or those in niche markets position themselves effectively for future opportunities that may open for competition.

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Notice Title

Zenworks and OpenText Identity Manager Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Zenworks and OpenText Identity Manager licencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067816-2026
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
£26,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST-FOUR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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