---
title: "Prospectus Plus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Prospectus Plus

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695c7

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Prospectus Plus", which focused on acquiring digital prospectus and publication solutions. This contract, categorised under services for software development related to document creation and productivity tools, addresses the need to streamline operations by integrating various tools into a single platform. The award process was concluded with the supplier "We Are Smile Ltd", based in Birmingham. This process, under a below-threshold procurement method, initiated in the UK region of Cumbria, saw its contract signed on 5th May 2026. The total contract value was set at £72,000, covering a period that extends until 29th January 2029.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in digital software solutions and publication tools, to partner with public institutions like universities. "We Are Smile Ltd", an SME, successfully demonstrated their capacity to deliver integrated digital solutions, illustrating the potential for other similar businesses to engage in public sector contracts that demand innovative and efficient technology solutions. This tender exemplifies the shift towards digital transformation in academic institutions, providing growth opportunities for businesses adept in software services aimed at improving document and publication processes.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria required a supplier to provide digital prospectus and publication solutions providing a single integrated platform removing the need for multiple tools and reducing manual processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043030-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WE ARE SMILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043030-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.wearesmile.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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