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Subscription Licence Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Exeter has recently reached the awarding stage for a Subscription Licence Agreement concerning IPMA Exams/Training Courses. This contract falls under the education and training services industry and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The university utilised a direct procurement method, choosing to proceed below the threshold without competition. The contract has been active since 10th September 2025 and will continue until 9th September 2026. Relevant documentation, including the contract details notice, was published on 10th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of offering high-quality licence agreements and training materials. Small and medium enterprises like Novare Consulting Limited, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. Although this specific procurement did not involve competitive bidding, it demonstrates the potential growth available for businesses within the field willing to engage with public sector contracts. Firms with expertise in educational programmes and streamlined offerings could look for similar opportunities in future procurement tenders issued by educational institutions such as the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Subscription Licence Agreement

Notice Description

Subscription Licence Agreement - IPMA Exams/Training Course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011733-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,056 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

NOVARE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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