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Q-Pulse

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Q-Pulse," which involves the provision of database and licensing services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The contract was awarded without competition through a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contracting period commenced on 13th May 2025 and will conclude by 12th May 2026, with the contract valued at £31,621.64. Initially disclosed on the 6th of February 2026, this contract was awarded to Ideagen Gael Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise operating from Nottingham, UK.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting and software development, to establish a strategic partnership with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Exeter. While this procurement method was direct and not open for competitive tendering, businesses seeking collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with Ideagen Gael Ltd could consider exploring potential synergies. Enterprises operating in the IT consulting and software solutions sector that can offer innovative and tailored database and licensing services could find valuable insights from the structure and execution of this contract, fostering growth and learning for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q-Pulse

Notice Description

Database and Licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011051-2026
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
£31,621 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 12 May 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

IDEAGEN GAEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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