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University of Lancaster · Education
In brief
University of Lancaster has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £660,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Lancaster University is looking to procure software that provides a solution to the University’s student accommodation, conference, hospitality, and residential management requirements. We are therefore undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the range of solutions available to us.
An outline of our requirements is available upon request (see "Engagement Process Description").
Please note that the estimated value is based on provision of a multi-functional system for 3 years.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 093748-2026
About the buyer
University of LancasterLast 12 months
Procurements
16Awards
10Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Creation Technology Solutions1 contract
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From notice 093748-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 October 2026.