---
title: "PURE software and services agreement July 2025 - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# PURE software and services agreement July 2025 - 2026

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcec

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London for the "PURE software and services agreement July 2025 - 2026". The contract focuses on providing software support services under the industry category of services, specifically a research repository and management portal for the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (GSMD), located in the City of London, United Kingdom. This procurement process, which has reached the Award stage, was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025 and spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with an overall gross contract value of £30,000. The supplier for this agreement is Elsevier B.V., a large-scale enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software support services, particularly those offering niche solutions for educational or research institutions. Although the procurement was performed through a direct award, it underscores the demand for specialised services within sub-central government domains. Businesses with expertise in software development and maintenance, especially in managing research portals, could consider similar opportunities as public authorities continue investing in technological improvements. Companies that can align their offerings to specific administrative needs, like those of GSMD, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts. Engaging with local councils and educational institutions might provide an avenue for further growth and partnership.

## Notice

PURE - GSMD research repository and management portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085988-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without 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 | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | CITY OF LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085988-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085988-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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