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UG Capitation Fee 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UG Capitation Fee 2024" was conducted by The University of Birmingham, a sub-central government public authority located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category with a specific focus on subscription services. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, executed without competition, and is marked as complete. The contract was awarded to UCAS, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2nd February 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a total value of £147,286.88, although the net amount is £122,739.07. The contract was signed on 1st February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs providing subscription-based services, particularly those specialising in educational or academic sectors. The direct method without competition suggests a streamlined process for suppliers who may already have connections or established relationships within academia. Businesses with capabilities in managing capitation fees, and those looking to expand into academic procurement, would be well-suited to engage with similar opportunities from The University of Birmingham or other educational institutions. This engagement could potentially lead to long-term partnerships and further procurement invitations in the growing educational services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UG Capitation Fee 2024

Notice Description

UG Capitation Fee 2024, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019063-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£122,739 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

UCAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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