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Project Manager

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the University of the West of England has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Project Manager" under the industry category of project management consultancy services. The contract, located in Bristol, is associated with a completed tender for the SIS Project and spans from 19th January 2026 to 19th June 2026. Notably, it employed a direct procurement method, classified as below-threshold and was executed without competition. The award was completed on 20th January 2026, with the contract being signed on 17th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms providing project management consultancy services. The contract was awarded to GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in London. Businesses with the capability to offer high-quality project management services and an understanding of consultancy requirements are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, particularly those that operate within the public sector or sub-central government domains. Successful involvement in such tenders can enhance business reputation, widen networking opportunities, and secure steady streams of revenue.

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Notice Title

Project Manager

Notice Description

Project Manager - SIS Project -until 19th June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004729-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

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