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15 Jul 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Million Plus Annual Membership." This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically pertaining to subscription services. It uses a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement reached the award stage on 15th July 2026, with the contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The location for service delivery is the UKH region, United Kingdom. The contracting entity is situated in Luton, and key participants include London Metropolitan University, who is the identified supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for higher education institutions and similar service providers specialising in membership and subscription services. The focus on a direct procurement method indicates less competition, favouring those that can form strategic partnerships with educational institutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes, enabling them to expand their market reach and form enduring institutional relationships.

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Notice Title

Million plus annual membership

Notice Description

Million plus annual membership-2026-27-UoB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066538-2026
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

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
£30,305 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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