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Professional License

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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27 Aug 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed its procurement process for a "Professional License" under the category of higher education services. The process, which took place in Exeter, UK, involved the direct awarding of a contract without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The award stage was reached on 27th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 3rd April 2025, spanning until 2nd April 2026. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the associated contract was valued at £380,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing educational and management consultancy services, particularly those specialising in higher education. Given the direct procurement approach, competitors should be prepared to demonstrate niche expertise and the potential for delivering specialised services in line with the University of Exeter's strategic goals. Small to medium enterprises, such as Qs Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, who was the successful supplier, may find similar opportunities appealing if they can showcase a strong industry-specific track record and relevant capability in educational services.

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Notice Title

Professional License

Notice Description

Professional Annual License and Management Fees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Wendy Herrington
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

QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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