Scope
Description
Study UK is looking for a supplier to provide, integrate, maintain and further develop a comprehensive search solution that continues to meet the evolving needs of international students and UK institutions alike. The solution can be delivered either as white-labelled hosted pages or as an API, with either appropriately branded and tailored to our needs.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £363,250 excluding VAT
- £435,900 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 19 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 February 2026 to 9 February 2028
- Possible extension to 9 February 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
2+2+2 Totalling 6 years overall.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
STUDYPORTALS LIMITED
- Companies House: 14719430
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNC-3396-WXTR
12 Dukes Road
Arundel
BN18 0SP
United Kingdom
Email: peterbarnes@studyportals.com
Website: http://www.studyportals.com
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Email: Global.Procurement@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government