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252300 Propensity Modelling Services

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by De Montfort University, a public authority based in Leicester, United Kingdom, focused on securing Propensity Modelling Services. This contract, identified by the reference "252300", aimed to enhance the university's evaluation of student recruitment patterns against market opportunities. The procurement method employed was direct, characterised as "Below threshold - without competition", and the contract was completed with an award to SMRS Limited. The service was scheduled to be delivered from 1st September 2025 to 30th November 2025, at a total cost of £34,194.62 (including VAT). The procurement stage is complete, following a contract signing on 1st August 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and propensity modelling services. Particularly well-suited for SMEs, the contract could foster business growth through collaboration with a prestigious educational institution like De Montfort University. By engaging in such partnerships, businesses can leverage their expertise in services that complement the university's strategic initiatives, particularly in analysing market opportunities within the education sector. This engagement not only enhances the company's portfolio but also extends its reach and influence within the educational domain.

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Notice Title

252300 Propensity Modelling Services

Notice Description

Delivery of work around propensity modelling, to help the University evaluate our student recruitment patterns against market opportunity. To be delivered over a period of up to three months. The price for service delivery shall be at a price of PS28,495.52 ex.VAT (PS34,194.62 inc.VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045239-2025
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 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

SMRS

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