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Anaplan CARE Support

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process titled "Anaplan CARE Support" under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. This contract falls within the services category and specifically pertains to IT services, including consulting and software development. The buying organisation, located in Exeter, UK, identified this procurement as "direct" and "below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined purchasing process. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract lasting from 4th June 2025 to 4th June 2026. The gross value of the contract is £32,400.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with prominent public institutions such as the University of Exeter. Companies that provide consulting, software development, or support services, particularly those focused on Anaplan systems, stand to benefit substantially. The awarded supplier, Bedford Consultancy Services Limited, is a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, suggesting opportunities for SMEs in the tech industry looking to provide specialised IT support and services to the public sector.

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Notice Title

Anaplan CARE Support

Notice Description

Anaplan CARE Support Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010871-2026
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
£32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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

BEDFORD CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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