Consultancy Services for the Provision of a Commercial Strategy

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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10 Jun 2026 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has completed a procurement process titled "Consultancy Services for the Provision of a Commercial Strategy," focused on enhancing its commercial activities over the next five years. The procurement, situated in Poole, United Kingdom, and classified within the services industry, specifically targets financial, business analysis, project management, and business management consultancy services. With a limited procurement method under "Below threshold - limited competition," this process reached the award stage on 10th June 2026, following the contract period from 18th May 2026 to 17th July 2026. The contract, valued at £49,900 net (£59,880 gross), was awarded to HEDWAY GROUP LIMITED, located in Warrington, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for consultancies specialising in commercial strategy and the specified consultancy services, particularly those capable of developing innovative strategies tailored to the higher education sector. Organisations with a keen understanding of university operations, such as SMEs in financial consultancy, business analysis, and project management, can substantially benefit by delivering critical insights and strategies that support Bournemouth University's growth. The competitive landscape, given the limited competition, is particularly favourable for businesses looking to solidify their presence in the academic sector by contributing to the university's diverse revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services for the Provision of a Commercial Strategy

Notice Description

To provide a commercial strategy to guide the next five years of Bournemouth University's commercial activity, covering residences, catering, hospitality, Sport BU, and other income opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054943-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEDWAY GROUP

Further Information

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