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title: "Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP"
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# Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1fc8689-ea5b-47a1-907e-30d333bd4342

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed a procurement process, resulting in a direct award to Tribal Education Limited under a framework agreement, specifically the APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services. This procurement pertains to the provision of higher education student management systems, classified under the system management software package category. The geographic focus for this project encompasses both the North East of England and London. This process falls under the 'award' stage, having concluded with significant milestone dates, including the tender period end date on 31st July 2025 and the contract period beginning on 1st August 2025, extending until 31st July 2032. The procurement followed a selective method, leveraging a call-off from an established framework which accommodates the SME sector.

For businesses involved in the supply of system management software and associated services, particularly those capable of operating within the framework terms like Tribal Education Limited, this award represents substantial opportunities for long-term collaboration with higher education institutions. Companies well-versed in delivering comprehensive student management systems and inclined towards framework agreements would find this tender particularly valuable. The focus on high-value, long-duration contracts provides a potential pathway for business growth within the UK’s educational sector, especially catering to clients who have specific digital transformation requirements. Businesses within this domain that align with the framework's criteria are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. This contract reiterates the importance of participating in framework agreements to streamline procurement and enhance service delivery efficiency.

## Notice

University of Sunderland direct award to Tribal Education Limited for the provision of the Tribal HEFS under the APUC - Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services using Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9004e5db-5429-4751-990c-e23724a2b545 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,498,536 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,498,536 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIBAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48781000 - System management software package

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9004e5db-5429-4751-990c-e23724a2b545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9004e5db-5429-4751-990c-e23724a2b545
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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