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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for an "Ivanti Connect Secure License". This tender is classified under the goods category and falls within the 'Gateway software package' sector. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, without competition, as it was below the necessary threshold. The award was made on 23rd July 2026. The contract commenced on 30th June 2026 and is set to end on 29th June 2027. The contract's total value amounts to £33,045.60 (gross), and it aligns with legal requirements outlined in the UK legislation 2023/54.

For businesses, particularly those specialising in IT and software solutions, there are growth opportunities through contracts such as these, especially when targeting public organisations like universities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide specialised services in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure can strategically position themselves to supply similar goods or services. Engaging in such projects with educational institutions helps build a portfolio that appeals to additional public sector procurement opportunities. The successful supplier for this contract was IP-PERFORMANCE LTD, highlighting the potential for SMEs to secure such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ivanti Connect Secure License

Notice Description

PS-ICS-CU-S-GLD-D - Ivanti Connect Secure License Concurrent User Subscription Gold Direct Note - until 29/06/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069874-2026
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

48219100 - Gateway software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,538 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP-PERFORMANCE

Further Information

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