Contract award notice

Direct Award for Engagement Platform Software under the SLRA - Framework Agreement for Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services, Agreement Reference: ITS4052 SU Lot 4 - Commercial Off the Shelf Software (COTS)

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER named Academia Limited as the supplier in an award dated 29 July 2026.

What the notice records

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Supplier: Academia Limited
Company number 04771037 (Companies House)
Awarded value: £55,000 (the notice’s own figure, in GBP)
Award date: 29 July 2026
Notice published: 18 August 2026
Category (CPV): Software supply services (72268000)
Description: Direct Award to Academia Limited for Engagement Platform Software; Vevox: Education Institution Plan under the SLRA - Framework Agreement for Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services, Agreement Reference: ITS4052 SU Lot 4 - Commercial Off the Shelf Software (COTS). This direct award follows University of Chester's review of the SLRA framework Buyers Guide, which established that Academia Limited is the first ranked supplier on Lot 4, and the University LIS team's review of the quotes received. This award is made under the framework Call-Off Terms and Conditions. All values in this award have been rounded up and are for the full contract period.
Source: Contracts Finder — official notice