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title: "2425-54-DTS-RLD Educational Licences for academic teaching and research"
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# 2425-54-DTS-RLD Educational Licences for academic teaching and research

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abd0d6bc-e668-4e04-9e5a-c7253dee3e1c

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for educational software licences, specifically the MATLAB Campus Wide Suite, under the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA), Lot 4. This initiative, classified within the educational software package sector, took place in Sheffield, England, with a contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined and efficient approach for pre-qualified suppliers. The award was made to Academia the technology group, with a contract value of £64,488, and the contract became active on 18th July 2025. Sheffield Hallam University, located at City Campus in Sheffield, served as the buying organisation, with the procurement characterised by its completion stage.

This tender opens substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those aligned with academic research and teaching needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this sector beneficial, given the suitability criteria. By participating in such contracts, companies can enhance their market presence and client base in the educational sector. The selective procurement method through frameworks offers a familiar and potentially advantageous avenue for vendors well-versed in academic software provisions. This opportunity can help broaden business reach and encourage innovation in educational technology solutions.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University have purchased the MATLAB Campus Wide Suite licences and maintenance service under the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA), Lot 4 (IT4042 SU). MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform for engineering and scientific applications and is used by the University on a variety of academic teaching and research programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d42d59-8eab-42c6-af6f-bca207c5637e |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,488 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA THE TECHNOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d42d59-8eab-42c6-af6f-bca207c5637e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d42d59-8eab-42c6-af6f-bca207c5637e
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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