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title: "Doctoral School SkillsForge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bf4"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
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# Doctoral School SkillsForge

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bf4

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has concluded the procurement process for the "Doctoral School SkillsForge" project, focused on acquiring a software platform to assist in managing postgraduate research students' activities. The project is categorized under 'goods' within the industry for specific software packages, with deliveries intended for the UKF region. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold without competition, and involved the award of a contract to SKILLSFORGE LTD, a small enterprise based in York. This tender process reached the award and contract stage on 2nd May 2025, with the contract spanning from 2nd May 2025 to 30th April 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, primarily for software companies specialising in education management systems. As the procurement was completed without competition, it highlights prospects for businesses capable of delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of educational institutions. Companies focusing on streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing skills development through technology would be well-suited to similar opportunities. Strengthening partnerships with public authorities, such as Nottingham Trent University, can pave the way for future collaborations in the education sector.

## Notice

SkillsForge Licence and Support. SkillsForge is a software platform that helps universities manage postgraduate research students' journeys, from admissions to examinations, by tracking progress and booking development activities. It streamlines administrative tasks for students, supervisors, and institutions, enhancing overall efficiency and skills development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018711-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 08:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018647-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018711-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018647-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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