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246400 Provision of services around Research Development and Grant Funding to develop Early Career Academics

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by De Montfort University focuses on the provision of services to support early career academics in research development and grant funding. The contract involves both face-to-face and remote delivery, aligning with industry category services, specifically staff training services. Located in Leicester, the university acted as the buying organisation, awarding the contract to Anchored In Ltd., an SME based in London. This process culminated in the award and contract stage on 30th July 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2026. The procurement followed a direct method approach classified as below threshold without competition, with a total contract value of £55,000 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and staff training, particularly those positioned to offer innovative approaches to research development. Companies with expertise in academic support and grant funding, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Anchored In Ltd.'s involvement demonstrates that smaller enterprises can effectively deliver specialised services that address specific organisational needs, offering potential growth through expanded service offerings and collaboration with entities like public authorities. The contract, spanning multiple regions across the United Kingdom, underscores the broad scope and potential reach for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

246400 Provision of services around Research Development and Grant Funding to develop Early Career Academics

Notice Description

Provision of services around research development and grant funding to support and develop early career academics (ECA) Delivered face-to-face and remotely. Contract is awarded for a one-year period to begin September 2025, at a price of PS45,833.33 ex.VAT (PS55,000 inc.VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ANCHORED IN

Further Information

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