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title: "Database Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a3e602a-0815-452e-99d6-3c9a29977168"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Database Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a3e602a-0815-452e-99d6-3c9a29977168

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Database Management System" was led by the University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of data management services, had a procurement stage of 'award' as of 30 July 2025. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 25 July 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1 August 2025 and run through until 31 July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £81,156, with the selected supplier being Softcat Plc.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing data management services. Although Softcat Plc has secured the contract, companies of similar scale and expertise in delivering comprehensive database management solutions could benefit from exploring future collaborations or subcontract opportunities. While the University of East Anglia requires sophisticated data handling and retrieving systems, businesses looking to compete in future tenders should ensure they have the capacity to meet demand within frameworks agreements and possibly align themselves with larger enterprises to strengthen their bidding potential.

## Notice

Database Management System to store, manage, retrieve and manipulate data effectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ec0290-d6c2-423b-9c3c-cb2fead0d8b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,156 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ec0290-d6c2-423b-9c3c-cb2fead0d8b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ec0290-d6c2-423b-9c3c-cb2fead0d8b9
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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