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Subscription Fees-2026

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a direct procurement process for "Subscription Fees-2026" in the services category, specifically focusing on administrative educational and subscription services. This process is part of reviewing unresolved student complaints fairly and independently. The contract, valued at £53,189.17, is awarded to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) for Higher Education. Located in Luton, the University carried out this procurement below threshold without competition. The contract period commenced on 9th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2026. Key dates within this tender include the publication of the award notice on the same day of contract initiation.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale providers and those engaged with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in educational administration and subscription services would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. It highlights the importance for businesses to maintain comprehensive service offerings to cater to public sector clients, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements for direct awards such as this. Leveraging this opportunity can enhance visibility and establish long-term business relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Subscription Fees-2026

Notice Description

Annual subscription fees: To review unresolved student complaints fairly and independently

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,189 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR (OIA) FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

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