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Case Study development

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the development of case studies aimed at supporting institutional reporting and external engagement activities for the next academic term. The project, titled "Case Study development," falls under the industry category of services with a focus on research services (CPV: 73110000). This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, which has now reached the award stage with a contract signed on 1st July 2025. The contract is valued at £60,000 gross and will run from 2nd July 2025 to 1st July 2026, delivered in the UKF2 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like Walcott Communications Ltd, the awarded supplier. Companies that specialise in research services and have experience in developing case studies for academic or institutional purposes are well-suited to compete in similar future public procurement processes. De Montfort University's selection criteria, favouring direct procurement methods, may provide insight for businesses looking to engage in subsequent contracts that support educational institutions in meeting their reporting and engagement objectives.

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Notice Title

Case Study development

Notice Description

Case Study development. The case studies are required to support institutional reporting and external engagement activities scheduled for the next academic term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040129-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALCOTT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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