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CONSULTING and SOLUTION

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a prominent public undertaking in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of consulting and solution services to support a project for SITS integration. This direct procurement, conducted without competition and below the threshold, was awarded to Tilo Consulting Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol. The contract spans from June 2025 to June 2026, with an agreed value of £50,000. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract officially signed on 20th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in IT consulting and solution integration to align themselves with reputable public institutions like the University of Exeter. Companies offering expertise in IT services, particularly in systems integration, will find this sector favourable for business growth and establishing long-term collaborations. The direct procurement approach reduces competitive barriers, providing SMEs with valuable chances to secure contracts based on their niche capabilities and service quality. Such strategic opportunities are crucial for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio by engaging with established educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONSULTING and SOLUTION

Notice Description

SUPPORT PROJECT AND SOLUTION FOR SITS INTEGRATION

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007981-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TILO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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