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2026 OIA core subscription

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 2026 OIA core subscription has been completed by the University of the West of England. This contract is classified under services furnished by professional organisations and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 5th December 2025 and will run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a total value of £75,850. Key stakeholders include the University of the West of England as the buyer and The Office of The Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in professional services or subscriptions related to academic adjudication. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, it is particularly inviting for businesses with relevant frameworks in place. The ability to engage through a call-off agreement means that businesses already positioned within such frameworks may find this process financially rewarding and strategically beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. The involvement of substantial academic bodies underscores the value and prestige that can be derived from successful completion of such contracts.

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Notice Title

2026 OIA core subscription

Notice Description

2026 OIA core subscription covering period until 31 December 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57b25ca8-80fe-4556-a69a-abad6cb45cf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85355f57-de3a-4bc5-8627-cbb1547ca11f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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

THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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