---
title: "Gecko Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06098d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Gecko Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06098d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Gecko Subscription" was conducted by the University of the West of England, a public authority in the sub-central government category located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the "services" industry category, specifically telecommunications services, and has been completed. The contract, awarded directly without competition as it was below the threshold, involves a subscription for Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, and other services. The contract period commenced on 16 January 2026 and will conclude on 15 January 2027. This procurement was awarded on 20 January 2026, following the signing of the contract on 15 September 2025.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses engaged in providing telecommunications services, offering a foothold in the higher education sector. The contract was awarded to GeckoLabs Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Edinburgh, demonstrating the appeal and suitability of such opportunities for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio within the UK. This case exemplifies the potential for SMEs to engage directly with educational institutions by fulfilling niche service requirements through direct procurement methods, paving the way for expanding client bases and enhancing business growth.

## Notice

Gecko Capture, Visit, Protect, Test Instance, Number Masking, Mobile Users + VoIP Subscription until 15/01/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004649-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,238 |

## 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 | GECKOLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004649-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004649-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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