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Provision of consultancy services in relation to non-pay based on SSA

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a procurement process for the provision of consultancy services related to non-pay based on the SSA process, under the services category. This direct procurement, conducted without competition due to being below threshold, involves the awarding of a contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for financial consultancy services. The procurement was completed and signed on 13 April 2025, with services set to be delivered between 14 April 2025 and 13 June 2025 in the United Kingdom. Key documentation and contract notices pertaining to this process were published on 18 March 2026, indicating the procurement's award stage.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses within financial consultancy, particularly those capable of providing the specific expertise required by such a consultancy service. The procurement method suggests that smaller enterprises, as well as established firms, could benefit by positioning themselves favourably for similar below-threshold, direct procurement opportunities. An engagement with the University of Birmingham's procurement process can enhance business reputation and build relationships within the public sector, advantageous for businesses specialising in consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Provision of consultancy services in relation to non-pay based on SSA

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services in relation to non-pay based on SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024800-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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