Award

Healthy Futures Commission Market

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Healthy Futures Commission Market" was carried out by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on training services. The procurement process reached the 'Award' stage with a contract status of 'active' as of 3rd February 2026. The contract, valued at £49,620, commenced on 21st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 20th July 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, classified as below threshold, under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in training services. Given the direct and competition-free procurement method employed, businesses with established connections and expertise in the public sector might find such contracts accessible. Echo Research Limited, identified as a suitable SME supplier, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, fostering business growth through engagement with public sector undertakings like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Healthy Futures Commission Market

Notice Description

Healthy Futures project 6 work packages UOE/2025/029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009578-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 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

ECHO RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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