Award

Advance HE membership fee

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Birmingham involves a contract for the Advance HE membership fee, marking the third year of a three-year membership agreement, running from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. This contract is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom, under the industry category of membership organisation services. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. As of 21 April 2026, the procurement process is completed, with the contract having commenced on 10 July 2025 and due to end on 31 July 2026. The legal basis for this procurement is provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

For businesses, particularly in the service sector, this contract presents potential growth opportunities by engaging with public authorities such as the University of Birmingham. Although the procurement process for this particular contract was direct and without competition, understanding the nature of the services provided, such as those offered by Advance HE, can allow similar organisations to tailor their offerings for future tenders. Small and medium enterprises, given the nature of this service-based contract, would find particular relevance in exploring membership organisation services to align with public or educational institution needs. Businesses that can provide innovative membership solutions could be well-positioned for similar opportunities with educational bodies.

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Notice Title

Advance HE membership fee

Notice Description

Advance HE membership fee; Year 3 of 3 of agreed membership; 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068779
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036135-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,813 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 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

ADVANCE HE

Further Information

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