Award

Translation and training

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for services related to "Translation and training," specifically focusing on student support for British Sign Language (BSL) for the period from 2025 to 2026. The procurement falls under the category of education and training services and has been conducted through a direct method, below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to terptree ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract commenced on 28 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026, with a total value of £32,279 GBP.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in BSL and language translation. As it was awarded through direct procurement, businesses with established reputations and expertise in these areas may find similar future opportunities with large institutions like the University of Exeter. Such contracts can facilitate expansion and deepen service offerings within the education sector, particularly for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolios and increase their engagement with public sector organisations. Businesses adept in providing specialised education support and translation services may find this sector promising for business growth.

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Notice Title

Translation and training

Notice Description

Student support BSL for 2025 to 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013729-2026
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
£32,279 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 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

TERPTREE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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