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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 environmental 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 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, 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 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

The framework will be designed to help higher education institutions and the wider public sector achieve responsible procurement outcomes across a number of key areas. It aims to cover aspects such as modern day slavery & ethical supply chain due diligence, social value, ESG, EDI, and varying consultancy services.

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. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 064121-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065595-2025

About the buyer

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS)Last 12 months

Procurements

8

Awards

0
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From notice 064121-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 15 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.