Collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Jun 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE) has completed a procurement process for a collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo. This contract, identified as UWE contract ref: CE-131861, falls under the industry category of services furnished by social membership organisations, as per the CPV classification code 98133000. The procurement was carried out through the UWE's own procurement method, designated as "Other - UWECont." The process progressed to the award stage, with an active award made on 15 May 2026, following the tender period which ended on the same date. The contract itself was in effect from 16 May 2026 to 17 May 2026, with the location of service delivery being in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £355,597.57.

This partnership with Bristol Zoo represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with an esteemed academic institution like UWE. Such collaborations can foster business growth by providing exposure and credibility, as well as potential future opportunities in partnerships or project extensions. Companies within the social membership organisation service sector, specifically those with a focus on collaborative ventures, would be well-suited to identify and capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo

Notice Description

UWE contract ref: CE-131861 - fees for collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo - Jun 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d44c508a-2534-4f10-9d37-4fcfcd877c17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d26255-f759-4389-8638-8f983b070bbf
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,597 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,597 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026 30 days
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

BRISTOL ZOO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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