--- title: "2526-02-DTS-BS-RLD Student Accommodation Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "Sheffield Hallam University" published: "2026-08-27" --- # 2526-02-DTS-BS-RLD Student Accommodation Management System Buyer: Sheffield Hallam University Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06edbd.json) ## Summary Sheffield Hallam University procured a student accommodation management system for accommodation it delivers exclusively through external accommodation providers. The service is focused on managing the room application, allocation and offer journey, supporting the administration of student rooms rather than general university accommodation operations. This is a software-related service, including software supply services. Delivery is centred in Sheffield. The buyer is a public university, and the requirement was fulfilled by Kinetic Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Milton Keynes. The opportunity is therefore relevant to suppliers of student accommodation platforms, room allocation systems, accommodation administration software and associated implementation or support services for higher education providers. The procurement is complete and has reached award. It used a limited procedure as a direct call-off from the AUPC Framework ITS 1051 AP, lot 5, without publishing a prior competition notice. The single lot is recorded as cancelled, while the associated award and contract are active. Kinetic Solutions Ltd received the award on 3 March 2026, when the contract was signed, for £154,278. The procurement was evaluated equally on quality and price, each carrying 50% of the assessment. One bid was recorded. The arrangement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. No contract duration is stated in the procurement record. This procurement demonstrates a defined higher education demand for a specialist student accommodation management system covering applications, room allocation and room offers. A credible future competitor would need a proven platform that supports these workflows for accommodation supplied by external providers, with reliable administration across the full journey from application to offer. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate software supply and service capability, an understanding of university accommodation operations, and delivery experience in a public-sector or higher education setting. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only by a large technology provider. Strong quality evidence matters as much as competitive pricing for this buyer. ## Notice Sheffield Hallam University has procured a Student Accommodation Management system to support the administration of student accommodation delivered exclusively through external accommodation providers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Student Accommodation Management System was procured via a direct call off from the AUPC Framework ITS 1051 AP lot 5 Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services. This system will support us by providing a room service management system focused specifically on the application, allocation and room offer journey. ### Procurement Information A compliant direct call off was made via the AUPC Framework ITS 1051 AP lot 5 Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Delivered Catering & Hotel Management System(s) & Associated Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081831-2026 | | 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 | 27 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £154,278 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Sheffield Hallam University | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Postcode area | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 1WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Kinetic Solutions Ltd | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2026 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081831-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.shu.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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