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UoE244367/2025

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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22 Aug 2025 at 12:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "UoE244367/2025," focusing on service and experience design strategy in the UK region. This procurement, classified under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, fell under the services procurement category. The contract was awarded to CX Consultancy, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold, meaning that it proceeded without competition. The contract was officially signed on 29th May 2025 and remains active from 5th June 2025 to 4th June 2026, with a total contract value of £46,080 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service design and strategy, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating with educational institutions. The contract underlines the importance of strategic design services in enhancing organisational experiences, particularly for public undertakings. SMEs with expertise in business-related services will find such contracts ideal for expanding their business reach and reinforcing their service credentials in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UoE244367/2025

Notice Description

Service & experience design strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050900-2025
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CX CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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