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27 Jul 2026 at 20:28

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based curriculum mapping platform as part of its commitment to enhance educational infrastructure for its School of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Biosciences. The project, titled "SOFIA Curriculum Mapping Platform," falls under the services industry category, specifically software supply services. This direct procurement process did not involve competition due to its below-threshold nature. The award was completed on 27th July 2026, with the contract commencing from 31st July 2026 and concluding on 30th July 2029. The service will be delivered in the UKG31 region, encompassing Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £60,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored for educational institutions. Companies that can deliver comprehensive curriculum mapping and management platforms with consultancy, support, and maintenance services are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the successful bidder Isotoma Limited, which was awarded this contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base and strengthen their reputation in the educational technology sector. Engagement with public institutions through these types of contracts can provide significant avenues for strategic growth and development in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

SOFIA Curriculum Mapping Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a cloud-based curriculum mapping and management software platform, including implementation, consultancy, support and maintenance services, to support curriculum mapping, regulatory compliance and quality assurance for Aston University's School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biosciences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070977-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISOTOMA

Further Information

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