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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has completed a public procurement process titled "AFD Subscription," which falls under the services category specifically for subscription services. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. This contract, referenced as "059205-2026," succeeded through an award process that involved Tribal Education Ltd, a large supplier located in Sheffield. The contract covers the period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with the contract being signed on 18th May 2026. The primary region of service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK12 area.

This tender presents a targeted opportunity for businesses offering specialised subscription services to establish or expand partnerships with educational institutions such as universities. Companies well-versed in delivering customised educational services or possessing existing capabilities in subscription management would find themselves well-suited to competently fulfill such contracts. Moreover, organisations looking to engage with public authorities and sub-central government units can leverage opportunities like this to broaden their service offerings to similar educational or public sector entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AFD Subscription

Notice Description

AFD Subscription - until 31st May 27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059205-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,803 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

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