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ReBLS - Qualitative Survey

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Feb 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a public procurement contracting process for a project titled "ReBLS - Qualitative Survey," which falls under the services industry category specifically focusing on data services. This tender, awarded on 19th August 2025 and active since 30th August 2025, involves a direct procurement method due to being below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £49,920, spans from August 2025 to November 2026, with completion and contract details formally published on 16th February 2026. The procurement process is complete, highlighting the university's commitment to enhancing qualitative survey capabilities.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses skilled in data services and qualitative research, particularly those who can offer bespoke surveying solutions. Although the procurement was carried out through a direct method without formal competition, businesses similar to the awarded supplier, Yougov, could consider exploring future opportunities in similar projects with public undertakings like the University of Exeter. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as firms specialising in data analysis and survey services, might find this sector appealing, ideal for establishing partnerships and expanding service offerings within the education and research institution landscape.

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Notice Title

ReBLS - Qualitative Survey

Notice Description

ReBLS - Qualitative Survey starts in approx. September 2025, completed by approx. November 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013812-2026
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 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

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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