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01 Jul 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Bedfordshire, which successfully awarded a contract for the renewal of Egress services. Categorised under computer network services, the procurement is aimed at the UKH region, particularly in Luton, United Kingdom. The process reached the 'Award' stage on 1st July 2026, and the contract period is set to commence on 8th July 2026, lasting until 7th July 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition, in compliance with legal regulations identified by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) bracket or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), as it was specifically noted as suitable for such entities. BOXXE LIMITED, a supplier located in York, has been engaged, highlighting potential growth opportunities for technological service providers capable of delivering specialised network services. This contract underlines the potential for businesses providing similar services to establish or expand their presence within the public procurement domain, particularly in serving educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Title

Egress renewal

Notice Description

Egress renewal-2026-UoB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,894 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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