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Senior Engineer Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 May 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Senior Engineer Consultancy." This contract is related to IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under the CPV code 72000000. Located at Frenchay Campus, Bristol, the buyer has engaged Acuma Solutions Limited from Stockport as the supplier. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract period from 15th March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The process followed was below the threshold with an unknown specific procurement method, and the contract was signed on 14th March 2025, with the gross value amounting to £68,640.

This tender offers growth opportunities for IT consulting firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Acuma Solutions Limited. Companies that specialise in IT services, solution development, and support systems could find similar opportunities rewarding. The engagement covers Bristol, highlighting regional business prospects within the southwest UK, specifically suited to those companies capable of delivering high-quality consultancy and software support services.

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Notice Title

Senior Engineer Consultancy

Notice Description

Senior Engineer Consultancy from March 2025 till December 2025 (as per SOW)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022083-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

ACUMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED (CH 04100859

Further Information

Notice Documents

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