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University of Plymouth · Education
In brief
University of Plymouth 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 £120,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 October 2026.
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 IT and software contracts in this region (from 115 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The University delivers a portfolio of apprenticeship programmes across multiple subject areas and employer partners. These programmes require the management of a complex learner journey including recruitment, onboarding, delivery of learning, monitoring of Off-the-Job training, compliance monitoring, employer engagement, and reporting to the DWP.
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 055918-2026
About the buyer
University of PlymouthLast 12 months
Procurements
35Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Sparkforms Limited1 contract
- Unit4 Business Software Limited1 contract
- Worktribe Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open IT and software tenders- £140kestimated
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- £1.5mestimated
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From notice 055918-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.