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title: "Padlet digital workspace software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d493"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Padlet digital workspace software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d493

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the University of Gloucestershire, involved a direct award to Academia Limited for the provision of the 'Padlet digital workspace software' under Lot 4 of the Commercial Off The Shelf Software Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052. This contract falls under the industry category of educational software packages, with the procurement focusing on goods. The location for this procurement is Cheltenham, UK. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 27th July 2026. This procedure was conducted as an 'Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition', classified under the directive exception category 'outside scope'.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of educational software, especially those capable of offering comprehensive software licence reseller and consultancy services for digital workspaces like Padlet. Companies with a familiarity with university procurement frameworks, particularly those with existing relationships with purchasing consortia such as the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this type of procurement could facilitate business growth through enhanced visibility and reputation within the public sector educational software market.

## Notice

A direct award to Academia Limited via Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital workspace

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award to Academia Limited via Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital workspace. Additional information: ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital workspace

### Procurement Information

A direct award to Academia Limited via Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software using Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ITS4052 - Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services for Padlet for Schools digital. Original notice when framework originally published 2025/S 000-006332

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070933-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 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 | £38,967 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070933-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement@glos.ac.uk
- https://academia.co.uk

## Provenance

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