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title: "BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e756c065-d6d5-46ad-aa33-8d8975c4fac9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e756c065-d6d5-46ad-aa33-8d8975c4fac9

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England, as the buying organisation. It falls under the services category, specifically software support services, and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The title of the tender was "BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR," which is now in the award stage, as of 15th April 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th March 2026 and the contract commencing on 10th March 2026, lasting until 19th February 2027. The procurement method utilised is "Other - SS," and the total value awarded was £21,897.60.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing software support services, particularly those with expertise in recurring service maintenance. The University of the West of England has awarded the contract to Blackboard International BV, indicating the partnership with a large-scale supplier. While the procurement has been identified as not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a clear demand in the software support sector, potentially guiding future tendering efforts towards similar contracts. Businesses capable of delivering sophisticated support solutions within similar regions and scopes should keep abreast of such opportunities for strategic growth.

## Notice

LSS.SV.ESFLEXHOURS.S - ES BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR until 19/2/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d2e04b-8d30-4b8c-8d80-691150615509 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SS |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 19 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,897 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d2e04b-8d30-4b8c-8d80-691150615509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d2e04b-8d30-4b8c-8d80-691150615509
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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