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24 Jun 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol, has concluded a procurement process for the "Project Manager - SIS Project," with pivotal dates including a contract signing on 5th June 2026. This procurement was managed under the public authority - sub-central government classification, focusing on project-management services, excluding construction. The contract, valued at £100,100, commenced on 6th June 2026 and concluded on 7th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, allowing for a streamlined process with GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED as the successful supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specializing in project management services, particularly those positioned to handle contracts with sub-central government authorities. Such contracts can contribute to business growth by establishing partnerships with reputable institutions such as the University of the West of England. Companies capable of directly delivering specialised services without competition stand to gain a competitive edge in the public sector market. This award signals an active engagement within the UK regions, suggesting opportunities for further similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Project Manager

Notice Description

Project Manager - SIS Project - until 20th June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059284-2026
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

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 30 days
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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

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