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SparkForms Software

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SparkForms Software" by the University of Plymouth has reached the award stage. Located in Plymouth, Devon, the contract involves the provision of IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This direct procurement method was completed without competition and involved a public undertaking. The contract was awarded to SPARKFORMS LIMITED on 29th July 2026, with a contract period from 29th July 2026 to 30th June 2028. This falls within a below-threshold procurement category under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The total gross value of the award is £119,221 GBP, and it is set to provide services in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software solutions and consultancy. SMEs like SPARKFORMS LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of service providers well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The two-year contract embodies potential for business growth through consistent service delivery, client engagement, and the strengthening of industry reputation. Businesses with innovative and adaptable IT solutions could leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SparkForms Software

Notice Description

SparkForms Software renewal (01/07/2026-30/06/2028)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071849-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,351 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARKFORMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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