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title: "ARC Placement Functions"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# ARC Placement Functions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53b38aa2-3686-4711-98a0-b42fd0b16862

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## Summary

The University of Derby, located in Derby, England, has recently completed a procurement process titled "ARC Placement Functions" with a contract value of £99,000. This project falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and involves maintaining placement functions for over 4,000 students, along with managing payments within the Colleges of HPSC and AHE. The procurement was handled through a direct procurement method, specifically a Single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined selection of a supplier. The tender process was concluded with the awarding stage on the 31st of October 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027, providing a sizeable three-year engagement for the supplier, Arc Technology Software Ltd., an SME based in West Byfleet.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software firms specialising in educational systems, offering a chance to engage with a reputable institution, notably the University of Derby. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proficiency in developing and managing large-scale software solutions for educational settings may find this contract particularly beneficial for business expansion and credibility enhancement. Engaging in such a project can not only increase visibility but also facilitate long-term partnerships with educational institutions, thereby fostering further business growth and development. If your business aligns with these specifications and capabilities, the contract signals a promising avenue to establish a robust client portfolio.

## Notice

maintain placement functions for 4,000 + students in the Colleges of HPSC and AHE, as well as the management of payments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9409eccc-2a7d-4f84-b24b-b7ba2eba45f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9409eccc-2a7d-4f84-b24b-b7ba2eba45f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9409eccc-2a7d-4f84-b24b-b7ba2eba45f3
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://derby.ac.uk

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