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Multi-disciplinary Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Multi-disciplinary Consultancy" project, managed by the University of Exeter, has reached the award stage and is marked as complete. This consultancy falls under the industry category of public undertaking, with a specific focus on educational and training services. The tender was executed through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, which facilitated expedited awarding procedures without competition. The main location for this project is Exeter, United Kingdom, and the contract period commenced on 13th October 2025, scheduled to conclude on 12th October 2026. The procurement process adhered to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and has seen AtkinsRealis PPS Ltd awarded as the supplier.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the education sector, particularly those adept in fire safety programmes. With the procurement method being direct and below the threshold, smaller enterprises, especially SMEs, might benefit from the streamlined application process without facing competition-based hurdles. Businesses possessing expertise in multi-disciplinary consultancy and aiming to establish or expand their influence in the education sector could leverage this opportunity, contributing to their growth potential. The engagement of AtkinsRealis PPS Ltd, a known SME, underscores the prospect for other similar businesses to pursue comparable contracts.

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Notice Title

Multi-disciplinary Consultancy

Notice Description

LTM Fire Programme Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Fees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014196-2026
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
£35,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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

ATKINSREALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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