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10 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority located in Exeter, Devon, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Products & Services Academic Staff Add-on". This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically dealing with a database software package. The contract was awarded to Refinitiv Limited, located in London, through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The procurement stage is marked as "award", indicating completion, with the contract commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd March 2027. The value of this contract is GBP 81,720, and it covers delivery across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in database software packages to partner with educational institutions. Since the contract was awarded below the competitive threshold, companies capable of supplying specialised software solutions are potential contenders in similar future procurements. Larger enterprises, such as Refinitiv Limited, benefit from increased visibility and the strengthening of their portfolio by engaging with public sector projects like those undertaken by the University of Exeter. Such opportunities are optimal for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the academic and educational sector software solutions market.

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Notice Title

Products & Services Academic Staff Add-on

Notice Description

Products & Services Academic Staff Add-on - as per invoice 903627464

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054906-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

REFINITIV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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