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CS055187

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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30 Apr 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process to obtain professional planning advice and support. This procurement aims to address planning conditions issued by Exeter City Council for the Al Qasimi building. The contract, identified as CS055187, falls under the services category, specifically urban planning services, and was awarded directly without competition due to its below-threshold status. The award was issued on 30th April 2026, following the contract signing on 17th March 2026, and spans from 18th March 2026 to 18th March 2027. The contract is valued at £28,480, excluding VAT.

This tender has significant potential for fostering business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in urban and professional planning services. It represents a valuable opportunity for firms looking to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities like universities. Although the procurement method was direct, suggesting no competition, similar future contracts might encourage competitive bidding, offering openings for qualified businesses to showcase expertise in handling planning conditions and urban development projects. SMEs with capabilities in urban planning and consultancy in the region could benefit from engaging with such tenders to expand their market presence and influence.

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Notice Title

CS055187

Notice Description

to provide professional planning advice and support for the discharge of planning conditions placed by Exeter City Council on the Planning Approval for the Al Qasimi building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039600-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 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
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
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

AVALON PLANNING & HERITAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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