Official UK procurement notice
Clearing Platform Software Enhancement
Authority: University of Kent (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe University of Greenwich has an existing DPX Clearing Platform which interfaces with our it systems and website. There is a need to complete to an upgrade to ensure compliance with our cyber accreditations to ensure the safety of data. In addition part of the enhancement includes the AI tool to speed up the process. The fundamental considerations for this solution is that it fits within our existing system architecture, is specialist for the higher education sector and that the company owns the intellectual property rights.
The delivery of a timely development is required to enable the university to continue to support its students during the clearing process and ensure student success.
There are no reasonable alternative or substitute development sites within the desired location that will meet the delivery timescales. This is a critical link to our student experience and to ensure the safety of our students and compliance with Government standards for Studies.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedProcedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- 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
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 May 2026, 20:59 BST
- Last source update
- 26 May 2026, 12:22 BST
- Authority reference
ILS/SQUIZ/AI- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-048648- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069964Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Unique Work Art Performance; Single Suppliers Intellectual Property Exclusive Rights; Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
This is required for interoperability reasons as the system will not meet Government Cyber Guidelines if the enhancements are not made.
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 May 2026- Transparency notice published14 May 2026, 20:59 BSTUK5
- Transparency notice published26 May 2026, 12:22 BSTUK5
- Contract signature expected29 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squiz UK LtdSME26 Jun 2026 – 25 May 2031 · up to 25 May 2032Extensions: extension of 12 months · Options: Allows for upgrades | £1,200,000 inc. VAT | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- SQUIZ UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender