Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Cumbria
Top-five suppliers hold 39% of contract value — a moderately competitive market.
Procurement categories
What University of Cumbria buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest University of Cumbria contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
London Security
Chase Services Limited · 2026-03-04
£155K
Microsoft Direct Routing Carrier Services and Contact Centre Services
Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd · 2026-03-02
£292K
Microsoft Direct Routing Carrier Services and Contact Centre Services
Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd · 2026-02-23
£292K
Similarity Detection System (AUPC framework ref ITYS025 AP)
TURNITIN UK LTD · 2026-01-30
£84K
Career & Employability Software System
Academia Limited · 2025-12-15
£75K
University of Cumbria Car Parking and Enforcement Services
Excel Parking Services Limited · 2025-08-01
£343K
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Open opportunities
Open University of Cumbria tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Student Accommodation and Conference Management System
Leisure Management System
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of Cumbria typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Research and Advisory Software
Expires: 2026-08-31
£65K
Cost Manager /Quantity Surveyor for the Citadels (LOT1) & Barrow Campus ( LOT2) - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-31
£400K
Gas Supply
Expires: 2026-10-01
£712K
Waste Management Services
Expires: 2027-01-19
£208K
Digital Media Buying Services (2025) - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
Books, e-books, & associated services
Expires: 2027-07-02
£150K
Insurance Programme - AWARD
Expires: 2027-07-31
£176K
Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services
Expires: 2027-07-31
£640K
Building Advisor Service Plan
Expires: 2027-07-31
£68K
Tax advisory and compliance services - AWARD
Expires: 2027-07-31
£38K
Grounds Maintenance Services - AWARD
Expires: 2027-07-31
£380K
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Cumbria — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
39%
Top-5 supplier share
25d
Avg response window
27d
Median response window
29mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Cumbria
How much does University of Cumbria spend on procurement?
University of Cumbria awarded 76 contracts totalling £19.5M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 66 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £279K.
Who are University of Cumbria's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Cumbria by total award value are Malvern House International Ltd, Unit 4 Business Software, Aptem Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 39% of contract value.
What does University of Cumbria buy from suppliers?
University of Cumbria's procurement is concentrated in adult-education services at university level, educational software package, software-related services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Cumbria contracts?
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What's the typical response window for University of Cumbria tenders?
University of Cumbria typically gives suppliers a median of 27 days to respond (average 25 days). Standard contract duration is around 29 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
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