---
title: "Application Packaging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc29"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fc29.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Application Packaging

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc29

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth recently completed a procurement process for "Application Packaging," classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, conducted without prior publication, was aimed at supporting both Windows and Apple Mac environments for the university's teaching, learning, and research activities. The contract, valued at £150,000, was awarded on 1st June 2025. Despite the limited procurement method, the award stage has been marked as active, although one of the lots was cancelled. This process primarily covered the UK South West region area UKK41.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services tailored to educational institutions. The contract involved specialist application discovery and packaging services, offering a promising arena for IT firms with expertise in software management across multi-user and disciplinary environments. Large-scale IT service providers, particularly those familiar with the GCloud framework, are well-suited to participate in similar future procurements, as the awarded company, App Tech, showcased its ability to meet the rigorous requirements set by the University of Plymouth.

## Notice

Each year software application requirements are reviewed and prepared to support teaching and learning and research activity for the next academic year. The UWSS process provides access to an agreed software portfolio for both Windows and Apple Mac fleets. The software must be prepared in a manner where the installation is managed automatically and with minimal disruption. The software must function within a multi-user environment and for a range of disciplinesreas. Applications are packaged during the UWSS process by following vendors recommended software installation methods and custom configurations are sometimes required for reliable deployments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There are approximately 200 applications to be prepared during a full review. We are seeking to partner with a 3rd party to provide specialist application discovery and packaging services for the Windows Desktop environment. To ensure successful project delivery to meet the strategic aims of the business.

### Procurement Information

Under threshold, direct call off from framework - GCloud14 Lot 3 Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085667-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 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 | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APP TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085667-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.ac.uk

## Provenance

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