Buyer profile
University of Plymouth
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Total contracts
105
Known spend
£38m
35 disclosed
Average value
£1m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
STRATEGIC PEOPLE LTD
3 winslatest 02 Oct 2025 - 2
THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LTD
2 winslatest 15 Aug 2026£480,730
- 3
MERCURY CONSTRUCTION SW LIMITED
2 winslatest 10 Jul 2025 - 4
TARC SOLUTIONS LIMITED
2 winslatest 13 Aug 2025 - 5
NATIONAL GRID TELECOMS LTD
2 winslatest 24 Sept 2025 - 6
FIRST ADVANTAGE EUROPE LTD
2 winslatest 24 Sept 2025 - 7
SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2 winslatest 09 Oct 2025 - 8
CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS LTD
2 winslatest 11 Sept 2025 - 9
Obedair
1 winlatest 01 Aug 2025£5m
- 10
Unit4 Business Software Limited
1 winlatest 16 Jun 2026£1m
What they buy
By CPV categoryConstruction worksCPV 45
1 contract · £5m
Medical equipment & pharmaCPV 33
1 contract · £1m
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
1 contract · £441,698
Office & computing equipmentCPV 30
1 contract · £360,000
IT servicesCPV 72
1 contract · £150,000
SoftwareCPV 48
1 contract
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (105)
Maritime simulation upgrade
The University of Plymouth requires the upgrade and enhancement of its existing maritime simulation facilities supplied by Wärtsilä Voyage Oy. The procurement will deliver an upgra
Research vessel charter - antarctic
The University of Plymouth requires the provision of specialist Antarctic research vessel charter services for the Antarctic Canyon Experiment (ACE), including vessel, crew, polar
PDSE patient record management solution
The University of Plymouth’s Peninsular Dental School CIC is purchasing a complete patient record management solution – software, licences, data migration, training and professional services – for an initial five‑year term with an optional two‑year extension.
PDSE patient record management solution
Procurement of a patient record management solution for Peninsular Dental School CIC ( a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Plymouth) This opportunity is for all elements of
The provision of ocean bottom seismograph (OBS)
The University of Plymouth requires the provision of Ocean Bottom Seismographs (OBS), associated equipment, and specialist operational and technical support services to support the
Student recruitment partnership with UCAS media
The University of Plymouth requires a two-year student recruitment partnership with UCAS, including access to UCAS advertising and media opportunities, applicant insight and benchm
Theatre royal plymouth graduation ceremonies (november)
The Theatre Royal Plymouth venue and associated event services will be used by the University of Plymouth to deliver its 2027 and 2028 Graduation Ceremonies in November. These cere
Sparkforms software
SparkForms Software renewal (01/07/2026-30/06/2028)
Direct award - software renewal for core finance system
The Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning solution and associated modules is used by the University and its subsidiaries for the management of their finances and it is considered busi
Apprenticeship platform
The University delivers a portfolio of apprenticeship programmes across multiple subject areas and employer partners. These programmes require the management of a complex learner j
Student occupational health contract
The University of Plymouth is seeking potential suppliers to provide occupational health (OH) services for learners on professional health and social care courses. This provision m
Davy heat network construction
Contractor to be procured on a two stage design & build basis to install a new low carbon heat source
PDSE patient management system
Expression of Interest to procure a Patient Management System for the University of Plymouth (Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise – PDSE).
Staff occupational health services
The University of Plymouth is inviting expressions of interest from potential suppliers to provide occupational health (OH) services for our employees. The service should be capabl
RFI ID card production
Market engagement to inform investment in the generation and production of identification and door access cards
Faculty of health student uniform
The University of Plymouth intend to procure a provider for the supply of student medical uniforms for the next 3-5 years. The uniforms will be used by undergraduate students withi
Salesforce licencing renewal and additional products
Procurement of renewal of existing embedded licencing and additional functionality
Research finance and costing solution
The University seeks a finance and costing solution for Research. The resultant contract will be for a minimum of 5 years and will include, SAAS subscription, transition, training
In house print capability equipment, software and support
Currently, 95% of the University's print needs are sourced externally, creating dependency on suppliers and limiting flexibility. By investing in additional print hardware and soft
New HDPE workboat
The University of Plymouth is looking to procure a new workboat to add to its research and diving support vessels to extend and enhance excellence in marine related research and te