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Work on DfT Funded Project

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Work on DfT Funded Project" located in Bristol (UKK12), United Kingdom. The project pertains to an industry category of services, specifically youth education services, as part of a consortium agreement for the National Evaluation of the Transforming Cities Fund, running from 2021 to 2026. The procurement stage has been completed using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract began on 25th September 2025 and concluded on 26th September 2025, with a contract value amounting to £27,700 (excluding VAT). It was signed with Transport for Quality of Life Limited, an SME supplier.

This tender highlights potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in service industries, particularly those focusing on educational services and transport evaluation. SMEs and firms with expertise in youth education services would be particularly well-suited to work on similar projects, given the existing collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises like Transport for Quality of Life Limited. Engaging in such contracts with well-established institutions like the University of the West of England can help businesses expand their portfolios and enhance their credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Work on DfT Funded Project

Notice Description

Payment for work on DfT funded project 'National Evaluation of the Transforming Cities fund'. Consortium agreement CE-19-0801 2021-2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068807-2025
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

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSPORT FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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