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Explorance MLY subscription

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Explorance MLY subscription," led by the University of the West of England, has reached the award stage, with the contract actively commencing on 1st February 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2027. The process pertains to subscription services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, this contract values at £27,295. This process was officially awarded on 18th December 2025 and published on 21st January 2026, with Explorance Inc. named as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in subscription services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality subscription services would be well-suited to engage with such contracts, particularly those able to navigate framework agreements. Furthermore, enterprises located in or seeking to expand into the South West region can benefit from engaging with the University of the West of England, a significant buyer in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explorance MLY subscription

Notice Description

Explorance MLY annual subscription until Feb 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1914ed4-c42c-4f96-bc05-6b030913a48f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff4f932-692f-431a-a923-e443e99f12e4
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

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,295 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,295 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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 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

EXPLORANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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