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Silver Support Plan

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Silver Support Plan" was conducted by the University of Exeter, a public undertaking in the services industry, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This process, initiated through a direct procurement method, did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. The contracting stage reached completion with key dates including the award date on 28th August 2025, and a contract period starting from 3rd September 2025 to 9th October 2027. The contract, with a gross value of £45,725, focused on repair and maintenance services, aligning with the CPV classification of the industry.

This procurement offers growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the service and maintenance sectors. Businesses offering similar services and those capable of understanding institutional service requirements at a local or regional level may find such procurements well-suited to their capabilities. Although the process was completed without competition this time, organisations can benefit from close monitoring and engagement with the University of Exeter for future opportunities in related service contracts.

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Notice Title

Silver Support Plan

Notice Description

Silver Support Plan Contract - Service and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011090-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 2-3 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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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