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title: "Annual licence, support and maintenance for Kx"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c93"
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# Annual licence, support and maintenance for Kx

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c93

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## Summary

The contracting process was managed by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol. The tender, titled "Annual licence, support and maintenance for Kx," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This procurement process intended to supply a 12-month licence along with support and maintenance services for various Kx software, including KxConferencing and KxResidential. The process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage and was completed on 26th June 2025. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown". This contract covers the delivery region of the United Kingdom, specifically UKK1, with the contract period commencing from 27th June 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £109,405.50. 

This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the software support and maintenance sector, specifically those specialising in systems for educational institutions. While the primary supplier awarded the contract is Kinetic Solutions Limited, an SME based in Cranfield, it presents chances for other firms with similar offerings to prepare for future opportunities or engage in sub-contracting roles. The contract's focus on educational software systems indicates that businesses offering specialised software solutions, especially those capable of catering to student and conferencing software requirements, would be ideally suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging with public sector organisations like the University of the West of England can enhance a business’s profile and open doors to additional public contracts.

## Notice

12mnth Annual licence, support and maintenance for Kx for the Billing Period ending: 31/07/2026 (KxConferencing & KxResidentia, Student Web Apps, KxStudent, KxInductions, Archiver, Financial Interface, KxMobile, KxProposals)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038823-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,171 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINETIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED (CH 3169474 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038823-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038823-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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