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Elta Smith AFN Network+

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of the West of England pertains to the extension of the contract titled "Elta Smith AFN Network+ Yr 3 Champion Contract Extension until 31.12.25". This award stage process, classified under the services industry category, involves business and management consultancy services in the UKK12 region, Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract began on 21st November 2025, and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025, with the contract being formally signed on 20th November 2025. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process suited for specific service provisions.

This tender provides growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specializing in consultancy within the public sector. ELTA SMITH LIMITED, an SME located in Crickhowell, has emerged as the successful supplier, demonstrating the tender's suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in business management and consultancy services. Businesses in the consultancy domain, especially those with a focus on providing efficient and effective consultancy services, can leverage such opportunities to expand their network within governmental and educational institutions, exemplified by this engagement with the University of the West of England.

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Notice Title

Elta Smith AFN Network+

Notice Description

Contract ID 15179684 Elta Smith AFN Network+ Yr 3 Champion Contract Extension until 31.12.25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078873-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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

ELTA SMITH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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