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Healthy Futures Commission Market Research

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

12 May 2025 at 15:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded the procurement process for a consultancy to perform market research for the "Healthy Futures Commission" initiative, focusing on health and life sciences. This open competition follows below-threshold procurement regulations and has reached the award stage, with Echo Research selected as the service provider. The research supports developing a new business initiative and involves assessing commercial infrastructure needs. The procurement took place in Exeter, UK, and key dates included the tender period ending on 27th May 2025, with the project contract running from 17th June to 31st October 2025. The main industry category for this contract is market research services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept at supporting health and life science sectors. The Healthy Futures initiative aims to create commercial partnerships and generate income, offering a platform for businesses to collaborate with a prominent academic institution. The project aligns well with SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the health sector through strategic partnerships. Companies with capabilities in providing analytical insights and data-driven recommendations will find this contract beneficial in building a relationship with the University of Exeter and enhancing their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthy Futures Commission Market Research

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking to commission a consultancy to undertake market research to assess business requirements in relation to the development of a potential new business facing initiative, 'Healthy Futures', and to inform possible future infrastructure developments. This initiative seeks to leverage the University of Exeter's unique strengths and capabilities in health and life sciences, to optimise the opportunities for commercial partnerships and income, and position our offer within the wider regional economy through an overarching identity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05115f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723072

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHO RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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