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UOE_2025_080_MC

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has initiated a public procurement process to enhance the Safer Seas and Rivers Service app while collaborating with the University of Galway on an experimental survey. This contract, identified as UOE_2025_080_MC, falls under the category of IT services, including consulting and software development. Located in Exeter, UK, the procurement is complete and was carried out using a direct method, allowing selection below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 16th March 2026 and spans from 17th March 2026 to 15th March 2027, with a gross value of £38,750.11.

This procurement provides a strategic opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services to partner with academia in enhancing vital environmental applications. Surfers Against Sewage, a small to medium enterprise (SME) recognised for its contributions, has been awarded this contract. Such opportunities can foster business growth for enterprises involved in software development and IT consultancy, as they collaborate on innovative environmental projects, supporting both technology advancement and research initiatives. Therefore, businesses looking to expand in this sector should consider similar projects that intersect technology with ecological research and support.

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Notice Title

UOE_2025_080_MC

Notice Description

deliver enhancements to the Safer Seas and Rivers Service app and provide active support to the University of Galway research team in the development of their experimental survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 15 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 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 4QH
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

SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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