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title: "T1144 - RCP System Call Off"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc13168d-9937-4368-9778-58ef462fc737"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T1144 - RCP System Call Off

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc13168d-9937-4368-9778-58ef462fc737

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## Summary

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the "T1144 - RCP System Call Off" under the procurement category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems". This tender focuses on services that include pre-award management, costing and pricing functionality, a full reporting suite and dashboard, contracts management, and Unit4 integration. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at the award stage, as of 13 October 2025. The contract, valued at £332,878.20, is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2026 and conclude on 2 February 2031. Although initially completed, the related tender took place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers businesses specialising in software development and systems integration opportunities for growth and collaboration. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without involvement in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Academia Ltd, illustrates that large-scale companies with expertise in these service areas can also benefit from such contracts. Overall, this award demonstrates potential growth avenues for businesses aiming to supply comprehensive system solutions in academia and research sectors.

## Notice

Research Cost Price System that includes the following functionality Pre Awards Management Costing & Pricing Functionality Full Reporting suite and dashboard Contracts Management Unit4 Integration and all associated services in relation to the above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b433feb-9127-4eca-abf5-b6c5b356139e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,878 |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b433feb-9127-4eca-abf5-b6c5b356139e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b433feb-9127-4eca-abf5-b6c5b356139e
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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