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title: "Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e26a4cec-93b4-41cf-a8e6-3986e0916299"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
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# Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS)

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e26a4cec-93b4-41cf-a8e6-3986e0916299

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS) was undertaken by Bournemouth University, situated in Poole, England. This award stage falls under the IT software package category, specifically tailored for the delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22 November 2025 and will conclude on 21 November 2028. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 31 October 2025, and the award being published on 16 December 2025. The total contract value is £131,886, awarded to Simitive Limited, a large supplier.

This contract provides substantial business opportunities for IT service providers, especially those capable of delivering SaaS-based solutions involving hosting, software licensing, and support services. Although the opportunity was not directly suitable for SME or VCSE entities, it marks a promising avenue for well-established IT firms to showcase their capabilities in enhancing workload allocation systems. Such tenders can foster growth by enabling businesses to partner with reputable academic institutions like Bournemouth University and expand their footprint in the educational sector. The procurement from a framework agreement also highlights the potential benefits of aligning with large-scale, strategic procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Simitive SaaS-based WAMS solution to include hosting, software licensing, data storage, maintenance and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c965962-726c-4181-a3a3-8a3a136714bf |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,886 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,886 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 17:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c965962-726c-4181-a3a3-8a3a136714bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c965962-726c-4181-a3a3-8a3a136714bf
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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