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Removal of Furniture and Books

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of the West of England involved the removal of furniture and books from level 5 of its Frenchay library. The contracting authority is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This process, related to relocation services in the services industry category, has been completed under a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The award was formalized on 21st October 2025, with a contract period spanning from 22nd to 23rd October 2025. The main supplier awarded the contract is CROWN WORKSPACE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Enfield.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the relocation services sector to understand the university's procurement needs and standards, allowing them to tailor future bids accordingly. SMEs, especially those with expertise in handling library relocations or similar service operations, could benefit from such outreach and tailor their proposals to meet sub-central government demands. The process highlights the importance of being known to procurement entities such as universities, which often operate under specific procurement methods and thresholds.

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Notice Title

Removal of Furniture and Books

Notice Description

Removal of furniture and books from level 5 of Frenchay library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068809-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,921 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CROWN WORKSPACE

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