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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton has completed a procurement process to acquire a Sports Performance Analysis platform, essential for its undergraduate football and sports performance programmes. This contract, valued at £49,047 including VAT, has been awarded to HUDL UK, LIMITED. The platform will support video-based performance analysis, coaching analysis, and provide industry-recognised professional certification. The procurement method was conducted directly below the threshold without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 10th August 2026 to 9th August 2027, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKG.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development services or companies that can offer comprehensive software packages and information systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical support, software maintenance, or similar services will find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on providing a robust technological platform aimed at enhancing educational programmes highlights the potential for growth within the educational technology sector, leveraging this contract to partner with educational institutions and expand service offerings regarding sports and performance analytics.

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Notice Title

26-49 Sports Performance Analysis

Notice Description

The University of Wolverhampton requires the provision of a Sports Performance Analysis platform to support the delivery of its undergraduate football and sports performance programmes. The platform is a core teaching and assessment tool embedded within Level 4, 5 and 6 modules, enabling students to undertake video-based performance analysis, performance coding, data interpretation, reporting, coaching analysis, placement activities, research projects and industry-recognised professional certification. The contract will provide institution-wide access to the platform for students and academic staff engaged in the relevant programmes, including all associated software licences, hosting, maintenance, technical support and platform updates required for the duration of the agreement. The estimated contract value is PS40,873 excluding VAT (PS49,047 including VAT). Awarding of this contract will provide sufficient time to undertake a comprehensive review of the University's current and future requirements, while also capturing the needs of additional stakeholders, including the Sports Science and Sports Therapy programmes, who have expressed an interest in utilising the service. This approach will enable the University to develop a robust specification, gather the necessary evidence to support the procurement strategy, and identify the most appropriate route-to-market in the following year to test the market and ensure the University achieves the best overall value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d595
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,873 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUDL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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