---
title: "Provision of International Applican Journey Cloud SAAS - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dfe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Provision of International Applican Journey Cloud SAAS - Market Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dfe

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the "Provision of International Applicant Journey Cloud SAAS", focusing on software packages and information systems. Located in Luton, UK, the university is seeking expressions of interest by 9th February 2026. This preliminary market engagement notice addresses the need for software and information systems, with a gross contract value estimated at £240,000. Potential suppliers are expected to provide services from April 2026 to April 2030, with a possibility of renewal extending to April 2031. Interested parties should register and declare interest through the university's procurement portal. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and is aimed at servicing the UKH21 and UKH2 regions.

This tender offers an opportunity for growth to businesses specialised in providing software and cloud-based SAAS solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international applicant journey solutions and experience in large-scale institutional contracts are well-positioned to compete. The tender process is particularly appealing to businesses that can offer advanced cloud solutions and manage extended service periods. This procurement engagement encourages participation from diverse business entities that can align their services with the digital transformation needs of a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

Market Engagement - Provision of International Journey Cloud SAAS to the University of Bedfordshire

### Planning Information

Please register your company at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Registration and express an interest in the Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006456-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 09:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006456-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006456-2026
  26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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