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24 Jun 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of the West of England pertains to the "Scale Up 4 Growth Grant", classified under industry category 79410000, which is focused on business and management consultancy services. The contracting process for this grant commenced with a tender and has reached the award stage, with Forceteck Limited declared as the supplier on 26th May 2026. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically serviced from Bristol. The procurement method is categorised as "Other - UWECont". The contract period is set from 27th May 2026 to 31st July 2026, with the total contract value being £31,470.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing business and management consultancy services. With a preference for SME participation, this procurement could greatly benefit companies looking to expand within the South West of the UK. The University of the West of England, as a buying entity, offers a robust opportunity for consultancies aiming to build their portfolio and collaborate within the educational public sector, promising an enriching engagement for firms meeting the suitability criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scale Up 4 Growth Grant

Notice Description

Contract ID: 16046612 Scale Up 4 Growth Grant until 31st July 2026 - Forceteck Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-466d875d-2675-435a-9f73-986e68fbf3bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc914205-0e9c-4630-9ca2-035a20d9dd74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - UWECont
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,470 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,470 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORCETECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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