Award

Provision of SMEs to author Learning Assessments for Psychology Modules

ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY in Twickenham has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of SMEs to author Learning Assessments for Psychology Modules" under the services category. This tender, identified as TSF25-773, is completed with a direct procurement method without competition, adhering to the UK legal framework outlined in legislation 2023/54. Curio Group Ltd was awarded the contract, officially signed on 28th April 2025, and covering a period from this start date to 31st October 2026. The university, acting as a sub-central government public authority, facilitated this procurement in the region of Twickenham, UKI75, with the contract value amounting to £87,600 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in educational content development and information technology services, as detailed in the procurement's award categories. Although this particular contract was awarded directly, enterprises that have capabilities in content management software or psychological education modules could benefit from similar future opportunities. Businesses with strengths in supplying academic institutions or in deploying content management systems might find such tenders beneficial in establishing or expanding their reach within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of SMEs to author Learning Assessments for Psychology Modules

Notice Description

Provision of Psychology subject matter experts to build online modules including Learning Assignments & The writing of Psychology MSc modules

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049271-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stmarys.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKENHAM
Postcode
TW1 4SX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
South Twickenham
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CURIO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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