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title: "Squiz SaaS Digital Experience Platform Environment v16- Migration and Upgrade"
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# Squiz SaaS Digital Experience Platform Environment v16- Migration and Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-826d245b-4a17-4efe-bf4c-617949ef66b2

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the migration and upgrade of their digital experience platform to Squiz UK Limited. The tender, titled "Squiz SaaS Digital Experience Platform Environment v16- Migration and Upgrade," falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. It was procured using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on May 13, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2026. The tender deadline was May 10, 2024. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software solutions and information systems. Companies experienced in platform migration and upgrades, particularly in the public sector and within the software services category, would be well-suited to compete. As the current provider, Squiz UK Limited secured the direct award due to its compatibility with the existing infrastructure, showcasing the potential for long-term partnerships with the University of Sheffield in delivering digital solutions.

## Notice

Migration and Implementation work to upgrade current Funnelback/Squiz 15 infrastructure to the new Funnelback 16 DXP platform as well as new system licenses. Current provider Squiz is the only provider able to provide this platform and is the current incumbent supplier, so after reviewing the market for alternative providers this provider allowed compatibility of the current infrastructure with no drop in service. The G-cloud 13 framework was used which allows a direct award option which was utilised for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f7405b-315e-4879-be01-a7760271cef9 |
| 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 | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,870 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f7405b-315e-4879-be01-a7760271cef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f7405b-315e-4879-be01-a7760271cef9
  15th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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