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42x Gateway and EPA Payments

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter as the buying organisation, and it is titled "42x Gateway and EPA Payments." The contract pertains to the education and training services industry, specifically for gateway and EPA payments for 42 apprentices. The procurement location is Exeter, United Kingdom, with the University of Exeter's address being Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, EX4 4QJ. This process is at the award stage, having been completed, with a contract active from 3rd June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement is categorised under services and was conducted using a method identified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract value is GBP 55,776.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those with capabilities in managing apprenticeship services. Large-scale organisations like The Institution of Civil Engineers, identified as the supplier, may find such opportunities promising for growth, particularly by enhancing their portfolio in public sector contracts. Companies capable of delivering detailed and compliant education services would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders and grow their business footprint within the public sector. The alignment with a prestigious institution like the University of Exeter could further provide strategic positioning benefits and enhance market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

42x Gateway and EPA Payments

Notice Description

Gateway and EPA payments for 42x apprentices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066429-2026
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
Large

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
£55,776 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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