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Independent Evaluation of the HELP Flag Innovation

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Mar 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a procurement process under the title "Independent Evaluation of the HELP Flag Innovation," classified within the research services industry category. This process falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is situated in Exeter, UK (region UKK43). The process is currently in the award and contract stage, with the contract titled "Platelet SBRI Evaluation" active from 9th December 2025 to 9th December 2026. The total contract value is £115,000, with a gross amount of £95,833.33. Though the procurement method details are below threshold, specific details remain unknown, and the legal basis follows UKPGA 2023 regulations.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for organisations specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those proficient in designing and executing research and development initiatives. Large-scale companies in the UK, specifically within the South West Peninsula, could find this procurement favourable for business growth due to the project's scope and the required expertise in research evaluation. The awarded supplier, South West Peninsula AHSN Limited, embodies a well-suited profile for similar businesses aiming to engage in substantial public sector contracts with potential operational benefits and increased experience within sub-central government-related projects.

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Notice Title

Independent Evaluation of the HELP Flag Innovation

Notice Description

Independent Evaluation of the HELP Flag Innovation, required by 08/06/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066405
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOUTH WEST PENINSULA AHSN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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