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Timetabling Software - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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03 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for a "Timetabling Software" under an open procedure, with the status of the contract now marked as "complete". The procurement falls under the "Education" industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 48000000 (software package and information systems). This procurement took place in Aberdeen, within the region UKM50, and was officially awarded on 3rd October 2025. This contract aims to provide software for managing timetables for all taught courses and ad-hoc room bookings within the university. The total contract value is £278,825 and was awarded to Advanced Business Software & Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Datchet, UK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing advanced software solutions, particularly those specialising in educational technologies. Suppliers that can deliver efficient, scalable, and customisable software would have been well-suited for this tender. Companies looking to expand into the education sector or establish themselves as reliable providers of institutional software will find similar contracts valuable for business growth. With the procurement being open and international bids accepted—although only one non-EU electronic bid was received—businesses can see potential in accessing such opportunities within the region through competitive tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Timetabling Software - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - Timetabling software used by the university to provide timetabling for all taught courses and to manage ad-hoc room bookings for centrally timetabled space.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). The level of change associated with this is estimated to be 6-12 months, depending on the functionality and capabilities of any replacement product.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812011
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£278,825 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE & SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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