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20 Jul 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digimap Premium Bundle Site Licence" was conducted by the University of East Anglia, a sub-central governmental public authority based in Norwich. The tender falls under the industry categories of Geographic Information Systems, Software Package and Information Systems, Digital Mapping Services, and Data Supply Services. The contract, awarded to The University of Edinburgh, covers the provision of a web-based mapping and geospatial data service for higher and further education institutions. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition, leading to a contract valued at £31,406.40, signed on 16th July 2026. The active contract is set to run from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in geospatial data services and digital mapping technologies, particularly those catering to educational institutions. Companies specialising in software development and information systems, capable of providing innovative mapping solutions, could leverage this contract model to extend their market presence. Additionally, organisations with expertise in delivering data supply services might find this category advantageous for diversifying their client base and expanding within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Digimap Premium Bundle Site Licence

Notice Description

The Digimap Premium Bundle is a web-based mapping and geospatial data service for higher and further education institutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068364-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71354100 - Digital mapping services

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,406 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

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