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title: "University of Bradford Online Learning Platform Integration"
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# University of Bradford Online Learning Platform Integration

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e0d

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## Summary

The University of Bradford has completed the procurement process for its Online Learning Platform Integration project. The contract aims to integrate the partner CRM solution with the University’s student systems, utilising Azure Integration Architecture. This services procurement falls under the e-learning services category (CPV code 80420000) and was executed through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £77,900, was signed on 13 May 2026, and is specifically tailored for the UKE41 region in the United Kingdom. The sole awarded supplier for this contract is PACT SOLUTIONS.

This procurement presents significant potential for businesses involved in e-learning infrastructure integration, particularly those familiar with Azure technologies and CRM systems. Companies specialising in data synchronisation, API management, and educational tech could find lucrative opportunities in such contracts by offering scalable solutions that support extensive integration requirements. Furthermore, businesses equipped to tackle aspects such as data mapping, orchestration, and error handling would be well-positioned to engage with similar future procurement processes for educational institutions looking to enhance their learning platforms.

## Notice

Objectives of the contract: * Define a clear and robust integration design that enables effective data exchange between the partner CRM solution and the University of Bradford's student systems. * Leverage the existing Azure Integration Architecture to ensure consistency with established patterns, standards, and governance. * Identify and design required inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support key business processes, including applications, enrolments, modules, and payments. * Establish appropriate orchestration, data transformation, and error-handling mechanisms using Azure integration services. * Address key integration considerations such as identity linkage, data mapping, and reporting requirements (including HESA-related needs). * Work collaboratively with University teams and partners to reduce delivery risk and accommodate evolving requirements. * Align to a scalable and extensible integration approach that supports future partners and additional data flows. * Scope includes but is not limited to: * Review of available partner integration artefacts and high-level requirements, including reference architectures and diagrams. * Definition of a target integration design leveraging the University of Bradford's Azure Integration Architecture. * Design and build of inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support agreed data flows between the partner CRM and University systems. * Configuration and development of required SITS interfaces, including use of StuTalk APIs and event-based data exchanges where applicable. * Implementation of data events to enable timely and reliable data synchronisation between systems. * Build and configuration of Azure integration components, including API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Data Factory pipelines. * Development of data mapping and transformation logic for key entities, including applications, users/contacts, course enrolments, modules, and payments. * Alignment of identifier management to link external partner records with internal student records. * Identification of non-functional requirements, including security, monitoring, logging, error handling, and retry mechanisms. * Collaboration with University teams and partners throughout design, build, and validation activities. * Support for integration testing and handover into operational support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Objectives of the contract: * Define a clear and robust integration design that enables effective data exchange between the partner CRM solution and the University of Bradford's student systems. * Leverage the existing Azure Integration Architecture to ensure consistency with established patterns, standards, and governance. * Identify and design required inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support key business processes, including applications, enrolments, modules, and payments. * Establish appropriate orchestration, data transformation, and error-handling mechanisms using Azure integration services. * Address key integration considerations such as identity linkage, data mapping, and reporting requirements (including HESA-related needs). * Work collaboratively with University teams and partners to reduce delivery risk and accommodate evolving requirements. * Align to a scalable and extensible integration approach that supports future partners and additional data flows. * Scope includes but is not limited to: * Review of available partner integration artefacts and high-level requirements, including reference architectures and diagrams. * Definition of a target integration design leveraging the University of Bradford's Azure Integration Architecture. * Design and build of inbound and outbound integration endpoints to support agreed data flows between the partner CRM and University systems. * Configuration and development of required SITS interfaces, including use of StuTalk APIs and event-based data exchanges where applicable. * Implementation of data events to enable timely and reliable data synchronisation between systems. * Build and configuration of Azure integration components, including API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Data Factory pipelines. * Development of data mapping and transformation logic for key entities, including applications, users/contacts, course enrolments, modules, and payments. * Alignment of identifier management to link external partner records with internal student records. * Identification of non-functional requirements, including security, monitoring, logging, error handling, and retry mechanisms. * Collaboration with University teams and partners throughout design, build, and validation activities. * Support for integration testing and handover into operational support

### Procurement Information

We utilised G-Cloud to undertake this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046636-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 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 | £77,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046636-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.ac.uk

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