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14 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by the University of Exeter, a public authority under sub-central government, located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter. The procurement titled "EPA's for 29 Apprentices" falls under the education and training services category. The contract was awarded to Advance HE, an SME based in York, on 3rd February 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026. This procurement was conducted through a below-threshold process, classified as 'unknown', and the contract status is currently active. The total contract value stands at £52,200 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those capable of managing apprenticeship programmes. Companies looking to expand their client base within the public sector, particularly in educational services, could find this contract advantageous. SMEs similar to Advance HE may find this tender particularly suited for growth, allowing them to capitalise on their expertise within such niche service categories. As the tender was procured below threshold levels, it may attract smaller enterprises keen on increasing their market share in public service contracts.

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Notice Title

EPA's for 29 Apprentices

Notice Description

EPA payments to cover 29 apprentices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCE HE

Further Information

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