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Padlet digital workspace software

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the University of Gloucestershire, involved a direct award to Academia Limited for the provision of the 'Padlet digital workspace software' under Lot 4 of the Commercial Off The Shelf Software Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052. This contract falls under the industry category of educational software packages, with the procurement focusing on goods. The location for this procurement is Cheltenham, UK. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 27th July 2026. This procedure was conducted as an 'Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition', classified under the directive exception category 'outside scope'.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational software, especially those capable of offering comprehensive software licence reseller and consultancy services for digital workspaces like Padlet. Companies with a familiarity with university procurement frameworks, particularly those with existing relationships with purchasing consortia such as the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this type of procurement could facilitate business growth through enhanced visibility and reputation within the public sector educational software market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Padlet digital workspace software

Notice Description

A direct award to Academia Limited via Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital workspace

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award to Academia Limited via Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital workspace. Additional information: ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital workspace

Procurement Information

A direct award to Academia Limited via Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software using Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital. Original notice when framework originally published 2025/S 000-006332

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d493
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070933-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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