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Data Consultant

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter recently concluded its procurement process for a Data Consultant to support their Curriculum Management System project, spanning 86 days. This process was classified under the services industry, focusing on systems and technical consultancy services within the South West England region, specifically UKK4. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to run until 1st May 2026. The award was officially active as of 31st March 2026, with Burman Recruitment Limited being the selected supplier.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in consultancy and technical services, to participate in public sector projects with educational institutions. The University of Exeter, being a sub-central government authority, offers a platform for businesses to expand into the educational sector and develop expertise in complex systems consultancy. The direct procurement method may appeal to nimble consultancies capable of delivering specialized services without undergoing a competitive tendering process. Businesses looking to grow in the consultancy sector could leverage this experience to establish themselves in servicing other public authorities and in academia-related technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Data Consultant

Notice Description

Provision of Data Consultant for 86 days in support of Curriculum Management System project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06796b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029784-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 May 2026 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

BURMAN RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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