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DELIVERING VALUE

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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02 Feb 2026 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded a public procurement process titled "DELIVERING VALUE", aimed at delivering value through a service pilot within the education and training industry. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition. The process has been marked as complete, with CX Consultancy based in Bristol being awarded the contract. The service addresses educational and training needs under CPV classification 80000000. The contract, valued at £33,300, commenced on 10 November 2025 and is set to end on 9 November 2026. The legal basis for this procurement falls under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and training services to explore similar non-competitive, pilot projects that aim to deliver value. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in service delivery within the educational sector, particularly those not exceeding threshold values, would be well-suited for such procurement opportunities. This contract highlights potential growth areas for consultancy firms like CX Consultancy, willing to engage in direct procurement processes with public sector universities and similar academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DELIVERING VALUE

Notice Description

DELIVERING VALUE THROUGH A SERVICE PILOT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061446
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008983-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
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

CX CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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