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Kinetic Student Accommodation Software System

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has completed the procurement process for a Kinetic Student Accommodation Software System. The tender falls under the education industry category and involves the supply of an accommodation software package to be delivered at various campuses in Edinburgh, including Sighthill, Bainfield Drive, Orwell Terrace, and Slateford Road. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was overseen by Tony Newjem, the contact point at the university. The award and contract were finalised on 28th August 2025, marking the process as complete. The contract is structured for a 3-year initial term with the possibility of two 1-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying software solutions, particularly those focused on student accommodation management systems. As Kinetic Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), secured the contract, it illustrates that SMEs with capabilities in developing sophisticated software solutions have a competitive edge. Businesses providing similar technological innovations and those able to meet the complexities of university needs may find lucrative opportunities in similar tenders. These organisations should pay attention to openings in the public sector for educational software systems, especially those with features related to tenancy management and event bookings.

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Notice Title

Kinetic Student Accommodation Software System

Notice Description

Accommodation software package whose functions include student tenancy management, summer lettings, and venue bookings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Accommodation software package whose functions include student tenancy management, summer lettings, and venue bookings.

Options: This contract is structured for a 3-year initial term with two optional 1-year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538094
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£546,051 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Tony Newjem
Contact Email
t.newjem@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314555326

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINETIC SOLUTIONS

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