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Les Mills Partnership Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has concluded a partnership with Les Mills International Limited for the Les Mills Group Fitness Programme Licence and Partnership Agreement. This service contract, concerning IT services such as consulting and support, was conducted under a limited procurement method, specifically below threshold with limited competition. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will remain active until 31st July 2028, with an estimated value of £61,732.80. The procurement process has successfully reached the awarding stage, marking it as complete. The engagement primarily covers the UK region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and digital transformation to engage in similar future partnerships. Companies with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and support services, particularly those capable of delivering to educational institutions, would be well-suited for such tender opportunities. The collaboration with a large supplier, Les Mills International Limited, highlights the potential scale and scope for future suppliers with robust capabilities and experience in the sector.

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Notice Title

Les Mills Partnership Agreement

Notice Description

Les Mills Group Fitness Programme Licence and Partnership Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,732 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL

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