---
title: "Supply of a Student Management System (SMS) & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f1f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# Supply of a Student Management System (SMS) & Associated Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f1f

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of a Student Management System (SMS) and related services. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method via the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Limited (APUC) framework agreement ITS01050 AP. The awarded contract is valued at £685,683.60 gross and is set to commence on 1st August 2025, running until 31st July 2030. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically industry-specific software packages, and the delivery will occur in the region UKD, United Kingdom. Tribal Education Limited, located in Sheffield, has been selected as the supplier, with the award date signed on 14th July 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in educational software solutions. It underscores the demand for advanced technology systems within educational institutions, specifically in the United Kingdom's sub-central government public authorities. Firms similar to Tribal Education Limited, particularly those with capabilities in developing and maintaining large-scale management systems and an established presence in the educational sector, stand to gain from such opportunities. Companies looking to expand their market in educational technology should consider aligning with framework agreements, enhancing their competitive edge in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to provide Software Licencing and Maintenance. Framework agreement ITS01050 AP

### Procurement Information

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043063-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £571,378 |
| Contracts value | £1,257,031 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIBAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043063-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039847-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043063-2025
  25th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039847-2025
  15th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.tribalgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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