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title: "Arc Software"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Arc Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ee4e4a-73c5-4411-a4b6-3a9356c9ac79

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the renewal of embedded educational software, Arc, integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 48190000, was handled through a limited negotiation without a call for competition due to technical reasons. The awarded contract has a total value of £559,430 GBP and will span from 20 February 2025 to 21 February 2030. This contract involves delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender process has been completed, with the award date being 19 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software, particularly those with capabilities in integrating products with Tribal SITS and Salesforce. While the contract was awarded to Arc Technology Ltd, companies with expertise in this niche market should be attentive to future opportunities for similar procurements by the University of Plymouth and other educational institutions. Although this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms in the software development sector would find such opportunities highly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

Renewal of embedded software, Arc. Integrated with Tribal SITS and Salesforce This spend is subject to 32.2.part b (ii) and competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03a545-745f-4b85-a67f-2fb7d2fba23c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £559,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £559,430 |
| 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, DEVON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03a545-745f-4b85-a67f-2fb7d2fba23c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03a545-745f-4b85-a67f-2fb7d2fba23c
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90693&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  5 year renewal of ARC software

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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