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eSignature Business Pro Edition

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the University of Exeter for the title "eSignature Business Pro Edition", focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The buying organisation, located in Exeter, UK, completed the procurement under a direct method, characterised as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded on 16 October 2025 and has been active from 22 October 2025, set to conclude on 21 October 2026. The total contract value is £41,400, and it falls under the services category with a legal basis referenced by UK legislation 2023/54. This procurement process is in the Award stage as of a notice dated 10 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses engaged in IT services, given the focus on eSignature solutions and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in digital transformation and software support, could find this contract a promising opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Exeter. As the procurement was conducted directly and without competition, it presents a strategic advantage for businesses that can deliver high-quality specialised services effectively and efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eSignature Business Pro Edition

Notice Description

eSignature Business Pro Edition - Envelope - Premier Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011659-2026
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
£41,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 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

DOCUSIGN INC (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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