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Curriculum Management & Timetabling Software Solutions & Associated Services

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS) · Local or regional public body

In brief

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS) has announced plans to buy IT and software and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 June 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 IT and software contracts across the UK (from 1331 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC) (an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services) is considering undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement for the provision of curriculum management and timetabling software solutions, and associated services for higher and further education, and other eligible public sector organisations. The potential scope may include the provision, implementation, configuration, integration, support, maintenance and ongoing development of curriculum management and timetabling software, together with associated consultancy, professional and related services. The framework is being considered to provide…Read the full description
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC) (an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services) is considering undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement for the provision of curriculum management and timetabling software solutions, and associated services for higher and further education, and other eligible public sector organisations. The potential scope may include the provision, implementation, configuration, integration, support, maintenance and ongoing development of curriculum management and timetabling software, together with associated consultancy, professional and related services. The framework is being considered to provide participating organisations with access to solutions that support the planning, management and optimisation of curriculum activity and timetabling, including, where applicable, related scheduling, resource allocation, data management, workflow, reporting and integration requirements. This notice is provided for transparency and early market visibility. It does not signal any commitment by SUPC to undertake a procurement process, set up a framework agreement, or procure goods or services. Progression to any procurement will be subject to formal approvals and procedures, and all aspects including scope, design, expected value, timelines, and requirements may change or the procurement may be discontinued. Further information will be provided should SUPC decide to proceed with the procurement.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 085788-2026

About the buyer

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    £55kestimated
  2. Client Support Framework (CSF)

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    £350mframework ceiling
  3. Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management System

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    Closing soon10 hours left

    £200kestimated
  4. Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazine

    Scottish Library and Information CouncilScotlandLeisure, culture and events, IT services and software

    Closing soon10 hours left

    £1.6mestimated
  5. Fleet Management System

    North East Derbyshire District CouncilEast MidlandsIT services and software, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soon10 hours leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated

From notice 085788-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.