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title: "Explorance Blue Subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# Explorance Blue Subscription

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b25187-2ab5-4ef9-a22b-14305c49cb06

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## Summary

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for the "Explorance Blue Subscription," a software package and information system classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract, awarded to Explorance Inc, will enable the setup, distribution, and reporting of various surveys for the university's staff and students. The tender process began with a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include an award date of 29 August 2024, the contract's start on 8 September 2024, and its conclusion on 8 September 2025. The primary location for delivery is Coventry, CV1 5FB, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those skilled in survey distribution and reporting. Companies that can offer similar services or complementary technology solutions may find partnering with established educational institutions like Coventry University valuable. Although this tender is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in framework agreements and comprehensive service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

Explorance Blue system, allowing us to set up, distribute, and report on surveys to staff and students. Used for internal MEQ and CEQ amongst other surveys.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1256a03-bc85-46f9-ac28-53ba2819b0be |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,985 |
| 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 | EXPLORANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1256a03-bc85-46f9-ac28-53ba2819b0be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1256a03-bc85-46f9-ac28-53ba2819b0be
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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