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PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow recently concluded a procurement process titled “PURCH2726 – PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting”, under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This contract, located in the region UKM82, was awarded via a limited procurement method, without a prior call for competition. The process was warranted due to technical reasons, allowing only a particular economic operator to provide the necessary services. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 23rd January 2025, with Ferry Consulting Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to align with similar opportunities. Such direct awards can bolster business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering highly specialised services uniquely. Firms looking to compete in this field should focus on enhancing their technical expertise and maintaining flexibility to meet specific client requirements. Engaging in these niche contracts can lead to deeper partnerships with public institutions like the University of Glasgow and unlock further opportunities in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

Notice Description

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

Procurement Information

'Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05806f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045702-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERRY CONSULTING

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