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SU79(26) Independent International Consultancy

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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24 Nov 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "SU79(26) Independent International Consultancy" was conducted by Swansea University, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to provide independent international consultancy services for the Bevan Commission, located in Swansea, UK. The process utilized a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and has reached the award and contract stage as of 24th November 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, valued at £50,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business development, management, and research consultancy services. It offers potential growth for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in providing high-quality advisory services to public authorities like Swansea University. While the procurement process was direct and not open to competition, it reflects the potential for businesses familiar with under-threshold contracts to strengthen their presence in the public sector, especially within devolved regulations in Wales.

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Notice Title

SU79(26) Independent International Consultancy

Notice Description

Independent International Consultancy for the Bevan Commission

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076541-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rhian Nurse
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEO LEWIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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