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title: "Direct Award for Tribal SITS Under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems, Number: ITS1050 AP"
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# Direct Award for Tribal SITS Under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems, Number: ITS1050 AP

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6708b6b6-65a9-4c2c-928c-9605dae9f5e5

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## Summary

The University of Chester has awarded a contract to Tribal Education Limited for the provision of the Tribal SITS system under the APUC framework agreement. This procurement focuses on student information management systems, specifically within Lot 1 for Higher Education Student Management Systems. The contract covers a substantial service category denoted by the CPV classification 'System management software package'. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the contract was officially awarded on 24th June 2025, with the process initiated as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, including options for extension. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in system management solutions, particularly those focused on educational sectors. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the framework agreement allows entities offering robust system management services to leverage established network connections and expand their market presence within the educational systems domain. The direct award mechanism ensures streamlined collaboration, bolstering the competitive edge for organisations well-versed in handling complex software packages and institutional requirements.

## Notice

The University of Chester has made a direct award to Tribal Education Limited for the provision of the Tribal SITS under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems. This direct award follows our review of the APUC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures. Please note all values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract dates include the two potential extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496f48be-4775-400b-99c6-c89da3efe625 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48781000 - System management software package

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496f48be-4775-400b-99c6-c89da3efe625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496f48be-4775-400b-99c6-c89da3efe625
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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