---
title: "SITs Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06701e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# SITs Support Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06701e

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "SITs Support Contract." This project falls under the software package and information systems, and repair and maintenance services categories. The process, characterised by a limited competition method, culminated in awarding the contract on 20th March 2026. PACT SOLUTIONS LTD, located in Bristol, has been selected as the supplier for this advisory engagement, which includes technical design authority, architecture review, and code assurance services. Although operating below the threshold, this procurement covered regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is set from 23rd March 2026 to 23rd June 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for companies specialising in software development and technical advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses experienced in providing technical architecture and code assurance can find growth potential by forming partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire. The procurement process invites organisations capable of delivering high-quality development support through limited competition, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their reach in the academic sector. SME suppliers have a crucial role, thanks to the bespoke nature of services required, signifying valuable collaboration potential.

## Notice

This is an advisory engagement providing technical design authority, architecture review, and code assurance. All development activity will be undertaken by our internal development team. Bids submitted via RFQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025664-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PACT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025664-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025664-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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