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NEC Digital - Limitless II Design of toolkit

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, a notable institution based in Norwich, England, recently completed the procurement process for the "NEC Digital - Limitless II Design of toolkit." This award pertains to the design consultancy services industry, specifically meant to support the Limitless II study. The process was conducted via direct procurement as a single tender action below threshold, with the potential supplier selected being NEC Digital. The procurement reached the award stage, and the award was made active on 10th December 2024. The contract period commenced on 9th December 2024 and is scheduled to end on 31st January 2026. The work is to be carried out primarily in Norwich (postal code NR4 7TJ), highlighting key timelines and obligations for involved parties.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design consultancy services. NEC Digital, an SME, has been identified as the successful supplier for this contract, evidencing the procurement process's alignment with supporting smaller businesses. Organisations within the design services sector, particularly those with capacities to handle targeted, bespoke design projects, can leverage such opportunities in future procurement rounds to enhance their portfolio and establish partnerships with leading academic institutions like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEC Digital - Limitless II Design of toolkit

Notice Description

To provide design services for LIMITLESS II study, as per a pre-agreed contract. A single action tender was undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901f8814-9949-4739-9b9c-52494dcda092
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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