---
title: "Peer to Peer Engagement Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839026"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Peer to Peer Engagement Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839026

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a "Peer to Peer Engagement Platform," specifically renewing the Unibuddy Platform. This procurement, categorised under 'Education' and 'goods,' was conducted with an open procedure and is now in the award stage. The contract was signed on 11th June 2026, with Academia Ltd as the supplier, under the SUPC Software Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework (Lot 4). The contract is valued at £86,533.25 and covers the region of UKM75, located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large-scale businesses skilled in educational technology solutions, particularly those offering digital engagement platforms. Companies specialising in communication technologies that facilitate peer-to-peer interactions are ideally suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The use of an open procurement method indicates transparency and competition, encouraging diverse and competitive bids and facilitating business growth for companies able to deliver high-quality educational and digital engagement tools.

## Notice

Renewal of the entire Unibuddy Platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of the entire Unibuddy Platform. The University has specifically used Unibuddy Chat functionality for a number of years. Unibuddy Chat is the core of the Unibuddy platform and uses a one-to-one messaging feature, Unibuddy Chat. This provides a digital front door where prospective students can directly contact Student Ambassadors employed by the University to ask questions relating to degree programs, accommodation, campus culture, or the local area, in order to gain insights from current students. It utilises an instant messaging app. It also includes a dashboard which provides insight into engagement data.. Direct Award under the SUPC Software Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework (Lot 4)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561414 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| 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 | 11 Jun 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 | £86,533 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561414

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561414
  Peer to Peer Engagement Platform - Renewal of the entire Unibuddy Platform.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839026

## Provenance

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