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Professional Advisory Services

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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17 Oct 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University recently awarded a contract for "Professional Advisory Services" through a direct procurement method, categorised under financial consultancy services. The procurement process, which bypassed competitive tendering as it was below the threshold, involved Mercers Ltd as the supplier. The contract commenced on 17th October 2025 and is valid until 31st December 2025, with the possibility of renewal if further consultations are required. The services are expected to be delivered in the UK, specifically in Southampton, aligning with the university's requirement for sensitive and commercially confidential advice, particularly where knowledge of the university is deemed essential.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms with expertise in financial consultancy services, especially those familiar with academic institutions. While the contract was initially awarded to Mercer Ltd, the procurement landscape for similar projects remains open to other businesses capable of meeting the confidential and sensitive advisory needs of higher education institutions. Companies that possess strong institutional knowledge of universities and can demonstrate value-driven outcomes may find lucrative partnerships by targeting similar direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Professional Advisory Services

Notice Description

Professional advice for a project which is both commercially confidential and sensitive. Knowledge of the University is essential to this piece of work. The value of this contract is not guaranteed and may go up or down depending on performance outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066328-2025
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MERCER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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