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title: "AULA product development and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da17"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# AULA product development and support

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da17

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## Summary

Coventry University has recently awarded a contract to Singularis Future Serve Pte Ltd for the development and support of their Aula product. This procurement falls under the IT services category, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method with an award notice dated 3rd August 2026 and the standstill period ends on 13th August 2026. The services will be delivered in the UK, and the contract is set for a term starting from 14th August 2026 to 29th June 2029, with potential extensions reaching 2031. The procurement method was justified by Coventry University owning the proprietary solution and Singularis possessing exclusive technical know-how, making them the logical supplier. The contract is valued at USD 6,948,600, demonstrating a significant investment in IT services.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, specifically those involved in consulting, software development, and support. The direct award highlights the need for a supplier with specialised technical knowledge and existing involvement with the system, which smaller firms could capitalise on by forming partnerships or sub-contracting to deliver specialised services alongside larger suppliers. Companies with proprietary knowledge or unique capabilities in supporting complex IT systems could pursue similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to maintain and expand university and public sector engagements. This contract exemplifies how having niche competency and established relationships in technology sectors can lead to substantial business growth opportunities.

## Notice

To establish long term stability for our current annual Aula Product Development contract resourcing model with Singularis Ventures to a 3+1+1 call-off contract with zero minimum commitment.

### Procurement Information

Ownership of Proprietary Solution by the Contracting Authority: While the intellectual property rights of the bespoke solution are formally held by Coventry University, the system is wholly designed, configured, and implemented by the supplier. The supplier retains exclusive knowledge of the internal logic, custom-developed components, and maintains the security architecture of the system. Exclusive Technical Know-how and System Familiarity: The supplier's historic involvement in the design and build phases has resulted in a technical environment that cannot be practically or safely supported or modified by any other economic operator. No alternative supplier has access to the internal configuration, source code annotations, or encrypted integration protocols essential for compliant and secure delivery. Risk and Inefficiency of Change in Supplier: Transferring the contract to another provider would result in disproportionate technical risk, including potential service disruption, loss of system integrity, and elevated security exposure. Additionally, engaging a new supplier would entail duplicative discovery costs, lengthy familiarisation, and likely redevelopment, undermining value for money. Due Diligence: An internal technical and commercial appraisal concluded that no alternative supplier could undertake the services without unacceptable risk, cost, and delay.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073262-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,948,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINGULARIS FUTURE SERVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073262-2026
- 3 Aug 2026 at 13:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073262-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073230-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://singularis.ventures/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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