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Ideas Generation Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Ideas Generation Consultancy," which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement process was initiated on a direct basis, with no competition, and has reached the contract award stage. The consultancy contract was signed with M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. With a gross value of £90,600, the consultancy period started on 14 April 2025 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2025. The consultancy services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage with public authorities such as the University of Exeter, a sub-central government entity. Although the procurement for this specific contract involved direct awarding, understanding such contracts can provide valuable insights into potential future opportunities. Firms specialising in innovative business and management consultancy, particularly those large in scale, will likely find similar tenders conducive to expanding their footprint within the public sector. Businesses may consider reaching out to procurement teams of similar institutions to showcase their capabilities, thus positioning themselves favourably for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Ideas Generation Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy fees for Ideas Generation consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06765b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028439-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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

M&C SAATCHI (UK

Further Information

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