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title: "Academic Workload Planning System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Academic Workload Planning System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8a30705-9ac3-48f7-b5f1-e178a04f06d1

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed the awarding stage of its procurement process for an Academic Workload Planning System, classified under industry-specific software packages within the services category. The procurement method utilised is a direct, single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for immediate requirements. The contract, valued at £113,400, commenced on 17 May 2025 and will conclude on 16 May 2028. This contract focuses on delivery in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the award officially published on 30 July 2025.

This awarded tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in academic workload planning solutions and software services, particularly those qualified as SMEs. The procurement process, though direct, signals potential future opportunities for similar initiatives requiring niche expertise and efficiency. While the contract has been awarded to Simitive Limited, other businesses within this sector may find growth prospects by preparing for future tender opportunities or exploring partnerships with currently engaged large-scale suppliers like Simitive Limited.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for the University's academic workload planning system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44718731-e3c9-4bb1-96a4-2ef987c2f379 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2025 - 16 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,400 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44718731-e3c9-4bb1-96a4-2ef987c2f379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44718731-e3c9-4bb1-96a4-2ef987c2f379
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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