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Training for professional development

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Southampton Solent University involves the provision of training sessions for professional development tailored to the academic needs of the University. This falls under the services industry category, specifically identified as research consultancy services. The project will be delivered in the Southampton area (region UKJ32) and relates to a direct procurement method, categorised as below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 9th October 2025, with an active status starting from 22nd October 2025 and lasting until 22nd October 2029. The awarded supplier is Oxentia Ltd, located in Oxfordshire, and the total contract value is estimated at £120,000 gross.

This procurement offers a strategic opportunity for businesses capable of delivering professional development training, especially those with expertise in education and consultancy. Firms with experience in academic consulting and tailored training sessions, such as SMEs with innovative methodologies for staff development, may find these types of tenders particularly well-suited to their capabilities. As this contract was awarded directly, interested businesses can explore partnership opportunities or similar contracts with institutions seeking bespoke consultancy services. Businesses that focus on educational development and strategic consultancy would be ideally positioned to leverage their skills in similar procurement opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Training for professional development

Notice Description

Training sessions for professional development tailored to the needs of the University. Commissioned by the research office to cover all academic departments. Oxentia was a partner in 'Research England' a funded project supporting us in identifying opportunities for growth. To provide continuity to the work initiated there will be further consultations to support strategy and staff development. The amount is estimated and is not guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063722-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXENTIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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