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24 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has successfully completed a public procurement process under the title "Albright Product Design". This contract, classified within the business and management consultancy services industry, belongs to the services category and was particularly aimed at SMEs. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 24th June 2026. The process involved a grant available until 31st July 2026, with the tender period having closed on 26th May 2026. "Other - UWECont" was the procurement method used for selecting the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in business and management consultancy services. The contract awarded to Albright Product Design Limited, an SME, exemplifies the potential for growth and collaboration. Businesses in the consultancy sector can find opportunities to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolios by participating in similar tenders issued by educational institutions like the University of the West of England. The focus on SMEs ensures a competitive advantage for smaller firms aiming to secure lucrative consultancy contracts while fostering innovation and business growth in the South West region.

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Notice Title

Albright Product Design

Notice Description

Contract ID: 16043022 Scale Up 4 Growth Grant until 31st July 2026 - Albright Product Design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b67f9ade-403e-4ff2-ae8a-937ec71b151f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3ef808-e144-4e1c-882e-70c31b10864e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

ALBRIGHT PRODUCT DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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