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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 "SU79(26) Independent International Consultancy" was managed by Swansea University, a public authority within the United Kingdom. This tender, associated with the Bevan Commission, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business development, general management, and research consultancy services. Conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, the procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Leo Lewis, a large-scale supplier based in Aberystwyth. Key dates include the contract's active period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award date registered as 1st April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly in sectors like business development, management, and research. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses that have established relationships within the public sector or are capable of providing specialised consultancy services promptly can find opportunities for growth and collaboration. The contract's completion by a large-scale entity highlights that businesses with sufficient resources and expertise to manage international consultancy projects would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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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-05e792
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076542-2025
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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