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title: "Student Information System (SITS)"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
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# Student Information System (SITS)

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b3bf793-1e6d-4f29-8092-4c9b737c14c9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Student Information System (SITS)" was conducted by Bournemouth University, focusing on the acquisition of a comprehensive student information system tailored for higher education needs. The tender, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, was advertised for the South West region of the United Kingdom. Managed under a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective procurement commenced on 31 October 2025, with an initial contract period of three years, potentially extending to five years. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with the contract value totalling £1,177,032 GBP. Key dates include an award date of 17 October 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education IT services, albeit the contract has been awarded to Tribal Education Limited. Companies that focus on providing comprehensive educational software solutions, especially those capable of implementing and supporting systems for student lifecycle management, stand to benefit from similar tenders. While this opportunity may have been selective in nature and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent for businesses with scalable solutions to engage in future public contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

Provision of Tribal SITS- a comprehensive Student Information System tailored for higher education institutions. Delivered under the Higher Education Full Service (HEFS) licensing and delivery model, the system supports the full student lifecycle, including recruitment, admissions, enrolment, progression, retention, finance, and outcomes. The contract commencement date is 31 October 2025 for an initial period of three (3) years, ending on 30 October 2028. There are two (2) optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each, giving a potential maximum contract duration of five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ff8337-9214-4d20-b4bc-16ab5abd83ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,177,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,177,032 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIBAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ff8337-9214-4d20-b4bc-16ab5abd83ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ff8337-9214-4d20-b4bc-16ab5abd83ed
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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