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Consultancy Work

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of the West of England, based in Bristol, concluded with a contract award on 21st May 2026. The tender, titled "Consultancy Work," sought expertise in development consultancy services under the category of services, to examine the Role of Universities in Society by 2045. This direct procurement was conducted without competition as it fell below the threshold, with Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 28th April 2026 and completed by 29th April 2026, with a gross value of £93,152.40 and a net value of £77,627.

This consultancy project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in strategic advising, especially those well-versed in educational or societal development sectors. As it revolves around the role of universities, companies providing forward-looking analytical services or research consultancy would particularly find this type of tender fitting. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, companies can seek similar future contracts, leveraging their expertise to address public sector challenges and invigorate business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Work

Notice Description

Consultancy work on the Role of Universities in Society in 2045 - until June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047307-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,627 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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