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Specialist Technical Services for MAGIC Project

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is in the "Award" stage for the contract titled "Specialist Technical Services for MAGIC Project", an initiative focusing on Mathematics Access Grid Instruction and Collaboration. This contract encompasses technical services across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The legal framework for this procurement is governed by UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement method used is a direct award. The contract, valued at £191,500 GBP, has a pending award status with Gillidanda, a supplier from Glasgow. The standstill period for the contract concludes on 02 March 2026, with the contract period set from 01 October 2026 to 01 September 2031.

This tender could significantly impact business growth for those specialising in technical services within the educational sector. Gillidanda, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Glasgow, is poised to deliver specialised services for the continued maintenance and enhancement of the MAGIC web database and functionality. Businesses with expertise in collaborative technology solutions tailored for educational purposes would find a conducive opportunity here. The direct procurement method suggests technical requirements specific to the supplier's capabilities, emphasising a seamless transition extending the project's technical infrastructure until 2031.

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Notice Title

Specialist Technical Services for MAGIC Project

Notice Description

Provision of specialist technical services for the MAGIC project (Mathematics Access Grid Instruction and Collaboration) https://maths-magic.ac.uk/

Procurement Information

The MAGIC (Mathematics Access Grid Instruction and Collaboration) Project has been extended from 2026 to 2031, and as such the ongoing specialist technical services of Gillidanda is required to continue maintaining the web database and functionality of the MAGIC webiste, and to ensure seamless continuation of the MAGIC project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06583a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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

GILLIDANDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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