SU178(26) Independent International Consultancy

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, acting as the buying organisation from Swansea, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "SU178(26) Independent International Consultancy". This process, initiated to secure services under the industry category of business and management consultancy, adhered to the procurement method of direct awarding without competition, given its below-threshold status. The contract, awarded to the supplier Leo Lewis, was signed on 1st April 2026 and became active, with a completion deadline set for 31st March 2027. This award falls under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, with Welsh devolved regulations applying due to the location in the UKL region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in blending international perspectives in consultancy projects. The procurement approach favours direct engagement, presenting clear opportunities for well-established consultancies capable of delivering high-quality services within a specified timeframe. Businesses with a strong presence in the UK, particularly those experienced with public sector collaborations, would benefit from seeking similar opportunities that encourage strategic growth and bolster their portfolio of government contracts. Swansea University's active role in such a procurement process underscores its commitment to engaging with proficient suppliers to advance its projects, such as those for the Bevan Commission.

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Notice Title

SU178(26) Independent International Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of Independent International Consultancy for the Bevan Commission

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056607-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEO LEWIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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