AwardedAwarded 1 October 2026

Online peer-to-peer and student-to-staff asynchronous chat platform, and virtual community platform

University of South Wales · Education

In brief

University of South Wales awarded IT and software work to Unibuddy Limited on 1 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £240,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 7 September 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.

What the notice says

Contract details notice regarding a 3 year + 12 month contract for Online peer-to-peer and student-to-staff asynchronous chat platform, and virtual community platform

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Unibuddy Limited
6 bids received
£192,808
Awarded 10 September 2026
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066684-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085656-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 094105-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

70

Awards

47

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From notice 066684-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 July 2026, last updated 6 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 6 October 2026.