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CONSULTING FEE

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract, titled "CONSULTING FEE," involves the University of Exeter as the buying organisation. Situated in Exeter, the university has engaged in this procurement process under the industry category of administrative educational services. The contract was awarded directly without competition, a method characterised as below the threshold, implying that it did not necessitate a competitive tendering process. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Sannam S4 Limited. The contract period runs from 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2026, and the contract details were published on 11 December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for SMEs with expertise in providing consulting services within the educational sector. Businesses specialising in administrative services or possessing experience in educational consulting could find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly those looking to strengthen ties with prestigious academic institutions like the University of Exeter. The direct procurement method suggests a preference for firms with a strong established reputation or existing relationships with the buying institution. Additionally, the straightforward nature of this tender means businesses can secure contracts without the extensive competition typically involved in larger tenders.

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Notice Title

CONSULTING FEE

Notice Description

SEA OFFICE CONSULTING FEE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f387
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081853-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,557 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANNAM S4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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