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Collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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30 Jun 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the University of the West of England involved establishing a collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo. This tender, categorised under services with specific focus on zoological and educational services, falls within the public authority domain at a sub-central government level. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, having been completed with active contracts as of June 2025. The contract value aggregates to £361,423.25 net, effective from 20th May 2025 to 30th June 2025. Relevant activities are centred around Bristol, UK, engaging parties from the UKK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on zoological and educational services, particularly those interested in partnership roles or service provision to public authorities. SMEs, like BRISTOL, CLIFTON AND WEST OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOC. LTD., which have successfully been involved in this award, demonstrate suitability for competing in similar service-focused public contracts. Businesses that can offer innovative educational and training solutions within zoological contexts may thrive by engaging in such collaborative procurement efforts.

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Notice Title

Collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo

Notice Description

UWE Contract Ref: CE-131861 - fees for collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo - June 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036042-2025
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

77400000 - Zoological services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£361,423 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRISTOL,CLIFTON AND WEST OF ENGLAND ZOOL OGICAL SOC.LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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