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Docusign Annual Contract

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Docusign Annual Contract for the year 2025/26, classified under contract administration services. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK12). The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without a prior call for competition, to Docusign International EMEA Ltd. The contract was signed on 10th January 2025 and is valued at £14,408.68. The award process has concluded, with the University serving as the buying organisation and having complied with the directive that permits such direct awards.

This contract represents an opportunity for companies specialising in digital contract management services to engage with educational institutions governed by public law. Large businesses with the capacity to deliver high-value contract administration services would find this direct award sector advantageous, especially those working in compliance with specific procurement directives. Companies positioned in the legal and digital sectors could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios, ensuring they are well-suited to offer competitively priced services in similar future tendering opportunities.

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Notice Title

Docusign Annual Contract

Notice Description

Docusign Annual Contract - Renewal for 2025/26

Procurement Information

Below Threshold Direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043995-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
BSU Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOCUSIGN INTERNATIONAL EMEA

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