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Visiting Professor Scheme in Sustainability

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 May 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a "Visiting Professor Scheme in Sustainability" contract. This procurement, associated with services in the supply of personnel, was conducted under procurement method details categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and involved an award made to British Pipeline Agency Limited. The contract, worth £27,120 net, commenced on 13th March 2025 and concluded on 14th March 2025 with the signing date on 12th March 2025. The project was located in Bristol, United Kingdom, within the UKK12 region.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainability services, particularly those with capabilities to provide expert personnel and temporary staffing solutions. Organisations with a proven track record in academic or professional development roles may find this type of contract well-suited for their growth strategies. The procurement process, engaging an SME supplier, signals potential for smaller enterprises to penetrate markets traditionally dominated by larger entities by leveraging niche expertise and agility.

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Notice Title

Visiting Professor Scheme in Sustainability

Notice Description

Visiting Professor Scheme in Sustainability - time (as per Lead Ref: 11548789 contract)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051588
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022109-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 30 days
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

BRITISH PIPELINE AGENCY LIMITED (1228157

Further Information

Notice Documents

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