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title: "Annual Cloud-based Platform"
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# Annual Cloud-based Platform

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4335239-8459-4dcf-a503-69f61c7fc4f2

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## Summary

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Snowflake cloud-based platform for its Aula Platform. This contract, classified under "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000, covers the period from 1st February 2025 to 1st February 2026. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract has been awarded to Snowflake Computing U.K. Limited, with a total value of £25,632.40. The procurement process stage was in the award phase as of 24th January 2025, and the delivery location specified is in Coventry, CV1 2NT.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in software solutions and cloud-based platforms. Businesses that provide innovative and reliable software services, particularly those experienced in educational platforms, will find this contract beneficial. As Coventry University shows a preference for single tender actions below the threshold, demonstrating strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, cloud-based solutions promptly will be advantageous for potential bidders in future procurement opportunities with the university.

## Notice

Snowflake renewal for Aula Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4e9513-b8ee-4e06-ad6b-29e15b4340b1 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,632 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,632 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SNOWFLAKE COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4e9513-b8ee-4e06-ad6b-29e15b4340b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4e9513-b8ee-4e06-ad6b-29e15b4340b1
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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