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Contract for the Provision of Consultancy Services to support the StARS Programme by providing Banner technical development to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has finalised a contract for consultancy services under the StARS Programme, focusing on Banner technical development. This procurement is classified within the services industry, specifically under the technical support services category. The project location is the United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed was direct, without competition as it fell below the threshold. The contract period is from November 2024 to December 2025, and it was officially signed in November 2024. The award to Indusomal Technologies UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was active as of March 2026, and the contract has a gross value of £117,000.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy or technical development services within the UK. Companies with expertise in educational programme support or technical solutions can leverage this contract to expand their credentials, particularly those capable of direct collaboration with educational institutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Indusomal Technologies UK Limited are well-suited for similar tenders, potentially enhancing their visibility and reputation in the sector by taking part in direct award contracts in academia-focused projects. Such engagements could lead to increased capability in managing technical projects and fostering institutional partnerships.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Consultancy Services to support the StARS Programme by providing Banner technical development to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of Consultancy Services to support the StARS Programme by providing Banner technical development to the University of Birmingham, as per the SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018751-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUSOMAL TECHNOLOGIES

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