This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2026 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University initiated a public procurement process to renew their Core Appraisal system, specifically the One Advanced Core Clear Review, for a duration of 12 months. The contract, awarded without competition as it falls below the UK Government's procurement threshold of £207,720 including VAT, seeks to deliver critical performance management, objectives, and feedback systems. This contract, valued at £95,460 gross (inclusive of VAT), was signed on 17th August 2026 and will be active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, targeting software packages and information systems, and involves direct procurement. The procurement process was completed with the award to ONEADVANCED LIMITED, signifying the process's transition into the contract fulfilment stage.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the software development and performance management sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive information systems. Though the tender was not competitively bid, similar procurement opportunities could arise that require competitive bidding. Businesses that deliver end-to-end software solutions, especially in educational or institutional environments, would find such opportunities favourable for growth. Understanding the procurement methodology employed – 'below threshold without competition'– can help businesses strategise effectively for similar tenders in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Core Appraisal system

Notice Description

One Advanced Core Clear Review - 12 month renewal for a key people system delivering performance management, objectives, and feedback. The time and cost of change is outweighed by any cost savings from a competitive procurement process. The value of the contract is less than the UK Government threshold of PS207,720.00 including VAT for running a competitive procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e6fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078729-2026
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
Large

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
£79,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e6fa-2026-08-18T17:55:23+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-18T17:55:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e6fa",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PMMH-2339-NMGH",
            "name": "Coventry University",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PMMH-2339-NMGH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Priory Street",
                "locality": "Coventry",
                "postalCode": "CV1 5FB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG33"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Procurement@coventry.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.coventry.ac.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03214465",
            "name": "ONEADVANCED LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03214465"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMHC-9629-CWGZ"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Mailbox Level 3",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B1 1RF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "bidmanagementteam@oneadvanced.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.oneadvanced.com/",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PMMH-2339-NMGH",
        "name": "Coventry University"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PA-SC-1933-26-TH",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Core Appraisal system",
        "description": "One Advanced Core Clear Review - 12 month renewal for a key people system delivering performance management, objectives, and feedback. The time and cost of change is outweighed by any cost savings from a competitive procurement process. The value of the contract is less than the UK Government threshold of PS207,720.00 including VAT for running a competitive procurement process.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03214465",
                    "name": "ONEADVANCED LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48000000",
                            "description": "Software package and information systems"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 95460,
                "amount": 79550,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-08-17T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "078729-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078729-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-18T17:55:23+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}