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Universities UK annual subscription (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Birmingham, concerns the Universities UK annual subscription spanning from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the buying organisation operates within the public authority sector as part of the sub-central government. The contract was awarded on 15 April 2026, following a direct procurement method that bypassed competitive tendering due to being below the threshold. The industry category revolves around subscription services, indicating an award stage of the procurement process. The primary supplier for this contract is Universities UK, located in London. Key dates include the contract signing on 14 July 2025 and a commencement date from 15 July 2025 through to its conclusion on 31 July 2026.

This tender signifies a strategic opportunity for businesses dealing in services and subscription models. Despite the lack of competition, businesses with pre-established relationships with educational institutions may leverage similar direct procurement opportunities for growth. Companies offering innovative or value-added subscription-based services would be well-suited to seek partnerships or subcontracts under such procurement frameworks. Furthermore, the contract value of £76,641.0 GBP could encourage vendors to explore collaborations with public educational bodies, thus expanding their reach into government-funded projects within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Universities UK annual subscription (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026)

Notice Description

Universities UK annual subscription (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026) as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034140-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,641 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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

UNIVERSITIES

Further Information

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