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title: "PebblePad License"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f80e7586-18c5-47e8-8311-72a4315833d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# PebblePad License

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f80e7586-18c5-47e8-8311-72a4315833d3

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## Summary

Coventry University, a reputable institution located in Coventry, England, has recently completed the award stage of the procurement process for a "PebblePad License." The contract, involving the provision of software packages under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems,' was awarded to Academia Ltd, a large supplier based in Hemel Hempstead. The selection was made through a 'Call-off from a framework agreement' using a selective procurement method. This tender process, vital for supporting the university’s technology needs, officially culminated with the awarding on 19th June 2025, and the related contract period spans from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2028. The contract has a value of £224,434.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the technology and software sectors, though it may not be as accessible for SMEs or VCSEs due to its large scale and selective procurement nature. Companies with a robust framework and the ability to supply comprehensive software solutions could benefit from engaging in similar contracts by offering bespoke or specialised software systems. This procurement aligns well for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the education sector, where sophisticated, reliable digital solutions like PebblePad are in high demand to advance online learning and assessment capabilities.

## Notice

PebblePad is tool that is heavily relied upon by SoH and NITE. It enables workbooks for professional courses to be translated into an online assessment platform where evidence can be documented, curated and showcased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ac2dd9-9e3a-4d8b-a1d3-4775b2ff9ff9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £224,434 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,434 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ac2dd9-9e3a-4d8b-a1d3-4775b2ff9ff9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ac2dd9-9e3a-4d8b-a1d3-4775b2ff9ff9
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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