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Partnership with Third Party Partners

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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04 Aug 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA), a sub-central government public authority, based at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, has completed a procurement process titled "Partnership with Third Party Partners". This tender falls within the services category, specifically for internet or intranet client application development and network operating system software. The procurement utilised a direct method, below the threshold without competition, to establish an online community for students through a partnership with The Student Room. The tender process reached the award stage and was contracted on 6th June 2025, set to run from 7th June 2025 until 1st June 2026, with a contract value of GBP 110,000.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software and digital services related to educational platforms. Companies well-versed in providing services such as internet application development and managing operating systems for online communities could find substantial growth prospects by engaging in similar bids. Given the necessity for exclusive advertising and activity from the UEA, tech firms and digital marketing companies could look to compete in future opportunities that require innovative solutions to create interactive and engaging platforms. This partnership underscores the potential for establishing strong connections in the educational sector through direct service offerings without the need for alternative suppliers.

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Notice Title

Partnership with Third Party Partners

Notice Description

This partnership aims to establish an online community for students. As part of the agreement, the UEA will receive course promotions, forum takeovers, additional display impressions, and inclusion in a subscription email. Additionally, the UEA requires exclusive advertising space and activity that cannot be sourced from alternative suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045474-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48214000 - Network operating system software package

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STUDENT ROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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