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WP1 Project

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the "WP1 Project." This initiative falls under the public authority, sub-central government category and is situated in the UKK12 region of Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a direct method, conducted below threshold without competition, specifically targeting project management consultancy services. The award was officially signed on 14 January 2026, with the service period spanning from 15 January to 16 January 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is Modality Systems Limited, based in St Albans, with a total contract value of approximately £36,205 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in project management. Organisations classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from such public procurement processes, especially when they are selected through direct procurement methods without open competition. Businesses located within or capable of operating in the UKK12 region could have a competitive edge, as regional presence often enhances client relationships and project understanding.

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Notice Title

WP1 Project

Notice Description

WP1 Project Initiation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009947-2026
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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,205 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODALITY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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