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Engagement with a third party to conduct a brand audit

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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07 Jul 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, has concluded a procurement process to engage a third party for a brand audit. This contract falls under the services category, specifically internal audit services, and was awarded to RBL Brand Agency Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Warwickshire. The direct procurement method was used, classified as below threshold and conducted without competition. The contract was awarded on 11th June 2025 and is set to be active from 12th June 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a total gross value of £200,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in internal audit and brand consultancy. Though the procurement process for this contract did not involve competition due to technical reasons, businesses with similar expertise are encouraged to seek out future tenders with educational institutions that could add significant growth to their portfolio. Engaging in government contracts like this could enhance credibility and open doors for further opportunities within the public sector, particularly for companies focusing on brand analysis and strategic consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Engagement with a third party to conduct a brand audit

Notice Description

The UEA is engaging with a third party to conduct a brand audit, to review existing iterations and creative development work that has occurred over the last 10 years. This includes conduct testing and productions of a series of concepts and recommendations. Absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037904-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RBL BRAND AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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