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EMBEDDING SERVICE-LED CHANGE

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public undertaking located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "EMBEDDING SERVICE-LED CHANGE" initiative. This service-focused contract, classified under training services, was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contracting process moved to the award stage on 3rd February 2026, with the contract being active from 18th September 2025 to 17th September 2026. The total contract value amounts to £33,600 GBP, with a direct award to CX Consultancy based in Bristol, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in service transformation and training services, particularly those capable of embedding and facilitating service-led change in organisational settings. CX Consultancy, identified as an SME, successfully capitalized on this opportunity, indicating potential for similar-sized enterprises to engage in future direct procurement opportunities with public sector bodies like the University of Exeter. Businesses that offer niche expertise in educational or strategic change management may find such tenders advantageous for expansion and developing public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMBEDDING SERVICE-LED CHANGE

Notice Description

EMBEDDING SERVICE-LED CHANGE - Embed Service-led change

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009588-2026
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
£33,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 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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