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Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2025/26

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the award phase for renewing the Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence for the 2025/26 period. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method without competition, being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £84,896.96 excluding VAT, was signed with The Educational Recording Agency Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in London. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically subscription services, relevant to the education industry. The service is expected to be delivered throughout the United Kingdom from 4th June 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in subscription and education services sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises well-versed in providing educational resources. The focus on direct procurement methods highlights opportunities for niche suppliers to establish strategic relationships without the often rigorous competitive bidding process. Businesses specialising in educational services and subscriptions in the UK can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their market reach and provide tailored solutions to large public authorities, such as universities. This contract demonstrates the commitment of public authorities to streamline procurement processes and engage with SMEs for efficient service delivery.

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Notice Title

Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2025/26

Notice Description

Educational Recording Agency D202 Licence Renewal 2025/26, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018996-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,896 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 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
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

THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY

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