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Russian language courses

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located at Northcote House, Exeter, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of intensive Russian language courses, classified under education and training services. This contract, tagged with the ID ocds-h6vhtk-064c9c, was awarded on 19th May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 24th July 2025 to 23rd July 2026. The procurement was handled through a direct award below threshold, without competition, in accordance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. The contract, valued at £32,076, was awarded to Russian Language Undergrad Studies Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in King's Lynn.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language education and training services, particularly those able to deliver intensive courses. SMEs, like Russian Language Undergrad Studies Ltd, are well-suited to succeed in such tenders, especially when the procurement method involves direct awards below threshold, which can streamline the contracting process. Such contracts present opportunities to establish partnerships with esteemed institutions like the University of Exeter, thereby enhancing business visibility and credibility in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Russian language courses

Notice Description

The provision of intensive Russian language courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011910-2026
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
£32,076 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 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

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE UNDERGRAD STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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