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Comms Management - TIPC

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the University of Sussex, a sub-central government public authority located in Falmer, Brighton, UK. The procurement was titled "Comms Management - TIPC" and focused on providing communication support and management services for the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium. This is categorised under business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, with delivery in the UKJ2 region. The procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 22nd July 2025, running until 21st July 2026, reflecting a completed procurement stage.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the business services industry, particularly those in law, marketing, and consulting sectors, to enhance growth via partnerships with educational institutions. The successful supplier was Jenny Witte, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Hamburg, Germany, which indicates that similar businesses with expertise in communication management and a focus on innovative policies could be well-suited for similar opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can lead to enhanced reputation, expansion potential, and increased marketplace influence, catering to niches in public sector innovation policy projects.

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Notice Title

Comms Management - TIPC

Notice Description

Comms support and management for the TIPC (Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05657c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042797-2025
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

JENNY WITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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