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License for the 2026 Masterclasses

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded the procurement process for a "License for the 2026 Masterclasses," with the process status marked as complete. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Membership organisation services" and covers a period from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Located in Exeter, UK, the buyer executed a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The awarded contract was signed on 15 December 2025 and will last until the end of December 2026, with a total gross amount of USD 60,060. The award is part of an active contract with Novoed, Inc, a supplier based in San Francisco, USA.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities in the sector of professional development and education services, specifically for businesses specialising in organisational learning platforms or services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering membership and educational services can consider this as a promising avenue, particularly those able to offer innovative and scalable digital learning solutions. Engaging in such contracts could not only enhance business growth through steady revenue from long-term contracts but also establish a footprint in the higher education sector, opening doors for future collaborations and services expansion.

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Notice Title

License for the 2026 Masterclasses

Notice Description

License for the 2026 Masterclasses. 1 January - 31 December 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011760-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 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

NOVOED, INC (USD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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