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CONSULTING FEE

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "CONSULTING FEE" was conducted by the University of Exeter, a public undertaking located at Northcote House, Exeter, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to adult and other education services. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, resulting in an award to Sannam S4 Limited on 21 April 2025. The contract, which has a gross amount of GBP 35,983, runs from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2026. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being active as of the award and signing date.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the consulting and education services sector, particularly those with expertise in adult education. Sannam S4 Limited, designated as an SME, has already been successful in securing this contract, highlighting potential for similar-sized enterprises to engage in future procurement processes with the University of Exeter. The emphasis on specialist consulting services for establishing an India office indicates scope for businesses with competencies in international consulting and market entry services to capitalise on similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

CONSULTING FEE

Notice Description

INDIA OFFICE CONSULTING FEE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006278-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,983 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 24 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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