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Student Assistance Programme

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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10 Mar 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a Student Assistance Programme scheduled for the academic year 2024/25, catering to subscription service needs. Located in Birmingham, UK, the buying organisation is categorised as a public authority under sub-central government. This agreement follows a direct procurement method, chosen for transactions below the threshold without competitive bidding. The contract commenced on 15th August 2024 and will conclude on 31st July 2025, with all necessary documentation signed on 14th August 2024. Spectrum Life, based in Manchester, UK, has been awarded the contract, marking the official procurement status as active, worth £84,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in service provision, particularly those focused on subscription-based models within the educational sector. SMEs capable of delivering student support services could find significant growth avenues, leveraging the strategic partnership with reputable institutions like the University of Birmingham. As the procurement method prioritises efficiency and budget constraints, businesses with innovative solutions at competitive rates are well-positioned for similar future tenders, expanding their client base and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Student Assistance Programme for 7 months of 2024/25 (1.9.24-31.3.25)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021177-2026
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
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 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

SPECTRUM LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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