Award

Office of the Independent Adjudicator Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

04 Dec 2024 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for an annual subscription to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA), which serves as the independent regulator for universities in the UK. This single tender action, categorised under subscription services (CPV: 79980000), was conducted through a direct procurement method. The contract period runs from 5 November 2024 to 5 November 2027, with services to be delivered at the university's Norwich location (NR4 7TJ). The award was published on 4 December 2024, marking the completion of this process.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing regulatory subscription services. Enterprises within the SME and VCSE sectors are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders as the procurement method favours smaller, specialised firms. Engaging in such contracts can provide stable business growth and the possibility to establish long-term relationships with esteemed academic institutions like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Title

Office of the Independent Adjudicator Subscription

Notice Description

This is the annual subscription to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA). The OIA are the independent regulator for Universities. All Universities must subscribe to the OIA to be members of the Office for Students. The OIA are the only regulator to offer this service. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3de3593-d44d-4a2d-a6cf-b6517d3b3b21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466fa33-b6e3-495c-8b2e-0df654f4ffcd
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 5 Nov 2027 3-4 years
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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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