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22 Jul 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Maplesoft renewal" was conducted by London Metropolitan University, a public authority sub-central government entity based in London, UK. The procurement pertained to the renewal of software licensing within the industry category of software packages and information systems. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th July 2026, and the contractual period set from 24th July 2026 to 23rd July 2029. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and carried out without competition, specifically for goods related to software packages. The contract was valued at £25,478, excluding VAT, leading to a total gross value of £30,574.80.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for technology and software providers, particularly those specializing in software packages and information systems. Given the size and duration of the contract, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Maplesoft Europe Limited, the awarded supplier, could potentially benefit by establishing a strong partnership with a prominent educational institution such as London Metropolitan University. Organisations capable of providing robust licensing solutions will find similar contracts beneficial for long-term growth. This demonstrates potential avenues for other SMEs to engage with public sector educational institutions that require ongoing software updates and renewals, creating opportunities to solidify their presence in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Maplesoft renewal

Notice Description

Software licencing renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069125-2026
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
SME

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
£25,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAPLESOFT EUROPE

Further Information

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