---
title: "BlueCat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068305"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068305.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# BlueCat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068305

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of the West of England has reached the award stage with the contract being successfully completed. This tender, identified as "BlueCat", is centred on the provision of services related to a BlueCat Address Manager subscription, running from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages, alongside Software support services, and is aimed at a location in the UKK12 region, encompassing Bristol and its surrounding areas. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, indicating the purchase method was below the threshold and conducted without competition, with a total contract value of GBP 28,311.25. Key dates include the contract signing on 10 March 2026 and completion on 15 March 2027.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software service providers and those specialising in networking solutions. IP-PERFORMANCE LTD, a small-to-medium enterprise from Long Ashton, has been appointed as the supplier, highlighting the advantages for SMEs with expertise in software support services to compete in similar tenders. The contract will involve delivering support and management for networking software packages, allowing businesses within this sector to expand their portfolios and strengthen market credibility. Engaging in such direct procurement processes provides another avenue for like-minded companies to establish strong partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of the West of England.

## Notice

BCN-BAM6500-SUB - BlueCat 6500 - BlueCat Address Manager - Subscription - until 15/03/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034210-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,135 |

## 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 | IP-PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034210-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ip-performance.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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