Award

Consultation

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for general management consultancy services within the Consultation industry category. The consulting services were procured to cover the region of UKK12, with the entire process having concluded with an active contract award. The procurement method was specified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating it was not subject to certain regulatory thresholds. The contract commenced on 17 February 2026 and ended on 18 February 2026, with key documentation published on 10 March 2026. The procurement was conducted in accordance with UK legislation "2023/54." QA LIMITED, based in London, has been awarded the contract, valued at £30,000 gross (£25,000 net), underpinning the commitment to consultation services at the sub-central government level.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in general management consultancy. The contract with QA LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, highlights potential collaborations for smaller consultancies seeking to extend their services to educational institutions like the University of the West of England. Firms with expertise in strategic consultation can leverage these opportunities for growth, particularly if they can excel in delivering high-quality services under tight schedules, as illustrated by the award's short contract period. Exploring similar tenders can facilitate partnerships and increase market share within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Consultation

Notice Description

Consultation period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021170-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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