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Studentship Agreement

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Studentship Agreement" was conducted by the South Cambridgeshire District Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification. This contract involved collaboration on a postgraduate research studentship under the ARU-hosted funded studentship, awarded to Anglia Ruskin University. The procurement method was direct, carried out below threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 8th October 2025, with a completion date set for 8th April 2029. The primary location for the project delivery is in the UKH12 region, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being services within the research and development sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations in the educational and research services industry. Companies with a capacity to deliver high-quality research and postgraduate educational services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. The collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University highlights the potential for large-scale institutions to leverage their research capabilities and infrastructure to enhance service delivery and academic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Studentship Agreement

Notice Description

Collaboration on a post graduate research studentship under the ARU hosted funded studentship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e058
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073506-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,688 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 8 Apr 2029 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
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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