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31 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority within sub-central government, has engaged in a procurement process titled "Kortext Subscription Top-up". This process, focused on subscription services, entails an additional charge for Kortext services. The procurement used a direct method below the competition threshold, indicating a streamlined approach. It is noteworthy that the contract was awarded to KORTEXT LIMITED and is currently active, having commenced on 20th November 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. This contract, valued at £65,243.02, is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically within the South West region, with Exeter serving as the primary focus of activity. The procurement is classified within the services category and has completed the tender stage as of 31st March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services to expand their offerings within educational institutions. Companies that provide digital education resources or technology-driven solutions could find this area ripe for growth. While Kortext Limited, a Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME), already serves as the supplier for this contract, similar businesses with expertise in digital content delivery and management might benefit from aligning their services with the needs of educational institutions like the University of Exeter. Understanding the direct procurement technique applied here can be valuable when targeting future opportunities of a similar nature, especially within the UK educational sector, which demands prompt and efficient solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kortext Subscription Top-up

Notice Description

Additional subscription charge for Kortext services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067982
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029813-2026
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
£65,243 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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
Postcode Area
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

KORTEXT LIMITED

Further Information

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