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PURCH2759 - PPE1003622 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Cards

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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28 Jul 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Glasgow, a public law body focused on education, involved a direct award for the provision of student cards. The contracting took place in Glasgow, within the United Kingdom, under the industry category of goods, specifically ID cards. This process has been completed as of July 28, 2025, with the award being signed on July 22, 2025. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, characterised by the absence of prior publication due to technical reasons, as stipulated by Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii).

This tender offers insights into opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and delivery of personalised ID goods. Companies with expertise in technical solutions for identification systems and the capabilities to meet specific educational requirements would be well-positioned to engage in such opportunities. The direct award was given to Bemrose Booth Paragon, a UK-based SME, indicating a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises with a niche in specialised production, technical skills, and local delivery capabilities. This opportunity highlights the prospect of growth for SMEs capitalising on direct awards where competition is limited by technical specifications.

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Notice Title

PURCH2759 - PPE1003622 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Cards

Notice Description

PURCH2759 - PPE1003622 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Cards

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2759 - PPE1003622 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Cards Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056773
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22455000 - ID cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£376,933 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEMROSE BOOTH PARAGON

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