2627-01-DTS-CNI-RLD Codio Licences — UK public procurement notice

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-07760e
Creator: Sheffield Hallam University
Published: 2026-09-21T08:58:19.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Authority: Sheffield Hallam University (Education)

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48) Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)

Awarded value£31,020published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 3 Aug 2026no call for competition

Awarded to Academia Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Sheffield Hallam University has procured licences for Codio, a cloud-based learning platform used to support the teaching and assessment of technical disciplines, including programming, data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

CPV: Educational software package · Software package and information systems

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The platform provides browser-based coding environments, interactive learning content, automated assessment and grading functionality, learner analytics, and integration with...Awarded

The platform provides browser-based coding environments, interactive learning content, automated assessment and grading functionality, learner analytics, and integration with learning management systems to support the delivery of teaching and learning across the University.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber

48000000 Software package and information systems

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award — no call for competition
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 21 Sept 2026, 09:58 BST
Last source update: 21 Sept 2026, 09:58 BST
Authority reference: 2627-01-DTS-CNI-RLD
Classification (CPV): Educational software packageSoftware package and information systems
Delivery area: Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07760e

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: A compliant direct award was made under Lot 5 of the Software Licence Reseller & Consultancy Services ITS4052 SU framework

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £31,0201 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 3 Aug 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Academia Ltd	—	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 088974-2026-1 · Academia Ltd
Signed
3 Aug 2026
Value
£31,020
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sheffield Hallam University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation GB-UKPRN: 10005790 City Campus, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S11WB [email protected]

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Academia LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04771037 Hemel Hempstead, South East

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.