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Operational Support

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Operational Support" at the University of the West of England, categorised under services such as HR operational support and legal services, has reached the award stage. This contract, located in the UKK12 region (South West England), commenced on 31 March 2026 and is set to end on 22 March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 42,120. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competition. Details of the contract were published on 15 April 2026, with Weightmans LLP as the active supplier, indicating the process's completion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and HR consultancy services. Its focus on operational, employee relations, and legal support provides a fertile ground for firms adept in these areas to demonstrate their expertise and establish a fruitful relationship with a public authority within the educational sector. Large firms, like Weightmans LLP, with extensive legal service capabilities, would find this tender particularly suited to their business model, enabling them to expand their footprint in the region.

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Notice Title

Operational Support

Notice Description

HR Operational Support, ER and Legal support until 22/03/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06836f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034387-2026
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

79100000 - Legal services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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