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24 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England in Bristol has recently completed a procurement process for "Qualtrics - Cloud Professional", under a direct procurement method classified below the competitive threshold. The contracting process reached the award and contract stage on 24th July 2026, with the contract period running from 2nd June 2026 to 1st June 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically software package and information systems, for delivery within the UKK12 region of the United Kingdom. The associated legal basis is recorded as UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those offering cloud-based solutions. Given the procurement was conducted directly, businesses in niche markets or with specialised products may find similar future tenders advantageous. Although this specific opportunity was awarded to Qualtrics LLC, an SME, other small and medium enterprises with innovative technological solutions could also participate in similar direct procurement processes, facilitating expansion and growth within their sector.

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Notice Title

Qualtrics - Cloud Professional

Notice Description

Qualtrics - Cloud Professional - License Configuration: Q-306453 - until 01/06/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070058-2026
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
£46,966 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

QUALTRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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