Award

Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for a two-year subscription to information services, classified under the "services" industry category. This contract is associated with the main procurement category of "services" and falls under the procurement method of "direct", described as "Below threshold - without competition". Located in Exeter, UK, this process is in the "Award" stage, with the contract having commenced on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 1st August 2026. The total contract value is £30,000, and it was signed on 29th July 2025. The subscription services are identified by the CPV code 79980000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering subscription-based information services. The direct procurement method suggests a streamlined opportunity for suitable suppliers, eliminating the typical competition barriers associated with larger, open tender processes. Businesses with relevant capabilities in providing subscription services similar to those offered by the supplier, Beauhurst, could find comparable opportunities in similar future procurements. The University of Exeter may continue to seek efficient and cost-effective service providers under its public undertaking schemes, providing a conducive environment for SMEs to thrive.

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Notice Title

Subscription

Notice Description

Two year subscription - information services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011627-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 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

BEAUHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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