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title: "IT Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23bfd5f1-32b3-45c0-8467-a97a38c8e922"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# IT Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23bfd5f1-32b3-45c0-8467-a97a38c8e922

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, England, conducted a public procurement process for IT services under the OCRE Framework Software Charges. This process, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000), involved a selective procurement method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award officially documented on 19th November 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a total value of £570,876. The project location is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those capable of operating within a framework agreement context. The procurement being handled by the University of Plymouth offers a substantial contract value, encouraging further business growth and collaboration within the sector. Phoenix Software Ltd, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage with such government procurement initiatives. The focus on IT and software solutions aligns well with current industry demands, providing an exemplary platform for businesses aiming to expand in these domains.

## Notice

Procured under OCRE Framework Software Charges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e50f7bf-8dfc-40fa-8974-4f820ee1a246 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £570,876 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e50f7bf-8dfc-40fa-8974-4f820ee1a246

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e50f7bf-8dfc-40fa-8974-4f820ee1a246
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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