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Teaching Simulation, Essential Skills, Set Up and Support Package

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a "Teaching Simulation, Essential Skills, Set Up and Support Package" falling under the services category. This project, located in Bristol, United Kingdom (Region UKK12), was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £46,527.50, covers higher education and training services from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. Awarded to BusinessGameShop.co.uk trading as Edumundo, a small-medium enterprise based in The Hague, Netherlands, the contract was signed on 26th September 2025, with the notice published on 28th October 2025.

This procurement offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in educational simulation and support services, particularly those capable of servicing sub-central government institutions. Small to medium enterprises in the education or training sectors, especially those with existing international experience or ties with the UK, may find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion into public sector markets. The procurement method used favours direct and straightforward contracts, providing ease of access to suitable candidates who are prepared to efficiently deliver specialised educational services.

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Notice Title

Teaching Simulation, Essential Skills, Set Up and Support Package

Notice Description

Teaching Simulation, Essential Skills, Set Up and Support Package until 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d519
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068904-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,527 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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 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

BUSINESSGAMESHOP.CO.UK T/A EDUMUNDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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