Award

Partnership with Third Party Partner

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located in Norwich Research Park, UK, has completed a direct procurement process titled "Partnership with Third Party Partner." This award, dated 4th August 2025, falls under the services category without competition due to being below the threshold. It aims to provide advertising services and student services such as annual content hubs. The awarded contract, valued at £158,355, commenced on 7th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st June 2026. The supplier for this tender is IDP Connect, a small-to-medium enterprise based in London.

This procurement creates a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in network operating system software packages and internet application development services. SMEs like IDP Connect are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those with expertise in providing tailored services for educational institutions. The partnership can broaden suppliers' client portfolios and enable them to showcase innovative solutions within the educational sector, promoting long-term business scalability and offering exposure to influential public authorities like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Title

Partnership with Third Party Partner

Notice Description

Partnership to provide services for UEA. The services include advertising space and activity, and services for students such as annual content hubs and impressions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045491-2025
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
£158,355 £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

IDP CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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