---
title: "Provision of SITs HEFS License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f3bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# Provision of SITs HEFS License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3bb

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SITs HEFS License," falling under the industry category of software development services for license management. The procurement focused on acquiring software licensing services through a direct award from the APUC framework, specifically the ITS1050 AP Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services. The process, conducted under the "limited" procurement method due to extreme urgency, involved awarding a contract to Tribal Group Plc. The contract, valued at £1,052,655, was signed on 25th November 2025. The service delivery will take place at the University's Luton campus, covering several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and management services, particularly those with capabilities in higher education sectors. Companies experienced in urgent and direct award opportunities could benefit from similar frameworks. While the initial award went to a large-scale company, Tribal Group Plc, smaller firms in the software development field can leverage such contracts to establish partnerships, particularly if they can demonstrate alignment with existing contracts and competitive pricing strategies. The involvement of higher education institutions suggests that companies focusing on tailored solutions for academic environments may find future opportunities to collaborate on similar projects.

## Notice

Provision of SITs HEFS License to the University of Bedfordshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Software Licensing services. Procured as a direct award via the APUC frameworkITS1050 AP Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services

### Procurement Information

Awarded via a direct award on the APUC frameworkITS1050 AP Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081944-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,052,655 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081944-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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