---
title: "Gladstone Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aabd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# Gladstone Licence

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aabd

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for a "Gladstone Licence" related to software supply services. This contract, which commenced on 1st August 2025 and will extend until 31st July 2026, involves the supplier Gladstone MRM Limited. The procurement method used was below the threshold and categorised as an unknown type. This project is located in Bristol, UK, specifically in the region of UKK12. The tender was awarded on 17th July 2025, with the procurement reaching its award stage by 8th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract. Companies with expertise in developing or managing software licensing within the public sector could position themselves well for similar opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can assist businesses in expanding their client base, enhancing their portfolio in the educational sector, and potentially establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities such as universities.

## Notice

Gladstone Licence until 31st July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063360-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,672 |

## 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 | GLADSTONE MRM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063360-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063360-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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