---
title: "Academic Operations Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06803d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Academic Operations Platform

Buyer: HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06803d

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## Summary

The procurement process concluded with Harper Adams University awarding a contract for the supply and implementation of an Academic Operations Platform. This procurement falls under the industry category of educational software, specifically designed to streamline curriculum management, scheduling, and student allocation. Located in the UK region of UKG2, the procurement phase has reached completion as of 10th April 2026, following a framework agreement under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement method was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique nature of the software solution required. The contract, valued at £577,250, was signed on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for tech firms specialising in educational software and related services. With the award criteria prioritising price, businesses with competitive offerings in digital transformation and sustainability for educational institutions could find this contract lucrative. Suppliers with expertise in software development, computer support, and consultancy services will be highly suitable to engage in similar future opportunities. Softcat plc, the awarded supplier, will provide the comprehensive AOP solution, ensuring the university’s objectives of innovation and excellence in education are met.

## Notice

To supply and implement an Academic Operations Platform to unify curriculum management, workload planning, scheduling, and student allocation into a single solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Academic Operations platform (AOP) is required to streamline academic planning, reduce operational costs, improve staff and student experience, and to enable the University to better meet its strategic objectives of digital transformation, sustainability, and educational excellence. The AOP will be used for curriculum management, workload planning, scheduling (including resource and exam management), publishing and student allocation, and student evaluation and reporting. 4 year agreement to be procured via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework.

### Procurement Information

Unique software product, in terms of end to end solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032928-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £577,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF10 8NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Edgmond |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032928-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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