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Sussex Accelerator Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has undertaken a procurement process titled "Sussex Accelerator Programme", focusing on the development of materials to support researchers at Sussex. This process falls under the services category and is specifically targeting training programme services. The location for this contract is within the UK, region UKJ2, and it has reached the awarding stage with the contract status confirmed as active. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, from June 27, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The procedure is linked to legal framework 2023/54 of UKPGA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in training and educational programme development. Research in Focus Ltd, an SME itself, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the opportunity for similar companies to engage with public authorities like the University of Sussex. The focused nature of the "Sussex Accelerator Programme", valued at £30,269, suggests suitable rewards for capable service providers aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Sussex Accelerator Programme

Notice Description

Development of materials to support researchers at Sussex.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037729-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,224 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH IN FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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