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title: "Student Module Survey System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Student Module Survey System

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for Coventry University's "Student Module Survey System" has reached the award stage, with important updates as of August 28, 2025. The university, located in Coventry, UK, operates as a sub-central government public authority, and has contracted Explorance Global Limited to supply this system. This contract involves the direct award of a software package and information system, specifically the Explorance Blue system, which has been in use since 2020 and integrated deeply into the university's operations. The procurement took place under a direct award method, justified by the existing integration of the system within the university infrastructure and the need to maintain continuity and prevent disruption. The contract is valued at £182,051 (net), effective from September 9, 2025, to September 8, 2028. The primary industry category of this procurement is goods, specifically software packages, with delivery limited to the UK, particularly within the region of Coventry.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of providing advanced survey solutions in academic environments. Businesses within the SME sector like Explorance Global Limited, that offer tailored software solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems, can benefit greatly. The requirement for advanced features in survey systems means businesses that can provide innovation, reliability, and support services will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Companies that specialise in educational or institutional software solutions, and that can demonstrate experience with integration in complex organisational structures, will find significant opportunities for growth through such procurement engagements.

## Notice

A survey system, allowing us to set up, distribute, monitor and report on confidential and anonymous surveys to staff and students.

### Procurement Information

Explorance Blue was procured through a Framework in 2020, contracted in September 2020 for five years. It initially replaced the use of Jisc OS for internal module evaluation surveys, and has been extended for use on other internal student and staff surveys and reporting. Through its implementation it has been embedded into the systems and culture of Coventry University and is in use by all students and staff: All existing students know how to use the system to complete surveys; new students are able to learn and access the system easily. The system is integrated with our online learning system, allowing staff and student direct access to their surveys via Aula. All staff have access to the system to complete surveys; academic staff have the knowledge and rights to access relevant surveys, including to view the survey reports relating to their position as created over the last 5 years. Multiple training and guidance materials have been produced for new staff to quickly learn how to use the system to review, monitor live surveys, and access reports. In addition, the surveys team have completed many training certificates and advanced learning sessions with Explorance to have high-level knowledge of how to use the many aspects of the system. This advanced level of knowledge, has allowed us to make use of advanced features, and to present our good practise to other users at events and conferences. Externally, the system has also been integrated with our NHS partners, to enable them to access the system securely to view evaluation reports relating to placements taking place within their institutions. For these reasons we need to continue using the Explorance Blue system to avoid the large time resource needed to learn and migrate to a different system, which would include every member of staff and all students across the institution, as well as the surveys team as administrators. It's also needed to avoid a period of time with no survey solution available (during the migration period) at a critical time for the University, when surveys are required to evaluate the changes to teaching organisation in the curriculum change programme for post graduate students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051821-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,051 |
| Contracts value | £182,051 |

## Status

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

## 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 | EXPLORANCE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051821-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 07:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047099-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 07:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047098-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051821-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047099-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047098-2025
  8th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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