---
title: "Virtual Lab and Software Repository Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058928"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM"
published: "2025-08-15"
---

# Virtual Lab and Software Repository Platform

Buyer: ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058928

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Virtual Lab and Software Repository Platform" was conducted by St Mary's University, Twickenham, a public authority functioning at the sub-central government level. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, and it is located in Twickenham, United Kingdom. This process, identified as a direct award for the renewal of an essential educational tool, was completed on 15th August 2025, with a contract period from 31st August 2025 to 30th August 2026. The procurement method utilised was below threshold and without competition, focusing on goods in accordance with UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those able to provide specific platforms tailored for academic use. The awarded supplier, Academia Limited, an SME based in Hemel Hempstead, highlights the potential for similar enterprises to engage in specialised solutions that meet precise requirements of educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining niche software platforms that cater to higher education settings or similar sectors are well-positioned to seek such opportunities, enhancing their growth prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

Renewal of Virtual Lab and Software Repository Platform, is heavily used in teaching of specific courses. Market testing at this stage would offer no added value as this is the only solution which meets all our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049228-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,894 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM |
| Locality | TWICKENHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 4SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | South Twickenham |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| 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

- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049228-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049228-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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