Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Supplier
- Academia Ltd
- Value
- £55,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- IT services · Software supply services (CPV 72268000)
- Region
- North West
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date29 Jul 2026
- Published18 Aug 2026Published 20 days after the contract date
Description
Direct Award to Academia Limited for Engagement Platform Software; Vevox: Education Institution Plan under the SLRA - Framework Agreement for Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services, Agreement Reference: ITS4052 SU Lot 4 - Commercial Off the Shelf Software (COTS). This direct award follows University of Chester's review of the SLRA framework Buyers Guide, which established that Academia Limited is the first ranked supplier on Lot 4, and the University LIS team's review of the quotes received. This award is made under the framework Call-Off Terms and Conditions. All values in this award have been rounded up and are for the full contract period.
About the supplier
Academia Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04771037).