Award

Advance HE membership

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

14 May 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Advance HE membership" has been completed, with the University of the West of England acting as the buying organisation. Located in Bristol, the university has finalised a contract concerning membership services with ADVANCE HE, a supplier based in York. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focused on membership organisation services. This below-threshold contract was awarded through a tender initiated by the university, with the legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54. The award was made active on 25th April 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The gross contract value is £87,942.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in service provision, particularly those specialising in membership and organisational services. SMEs like ADVANCE HE, with experience in delivering high-value membership benefits, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with prominent institutions like the University of the West of England. The procurement method, although below threshold, represents a straightforward entry point for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the educational and public authority sectors by offering relevant service solutions.

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Notice Title

Advance HE membership

Notice Description

Advance HE membership Yr 1 to 31/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051398
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021449-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCE HE

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