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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has undertaken a procurement process to renew their strategic membership with Advance HE, focusing on higher education services. This contract, awarded under the direct procurement method without competition, was completed on 29 June 2026. The contract, valued at £141,105.60 gross, will commence on 1 August 2026 and last until 31 July 2029. The procurement falls under the services category and is situated within the UK, particularly benefiting the region of Luton where the University is based.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the higher education services sector, particularly those that can offer strategic benefits and support to public institutions. Such businesses could find valuable partnerships and insights into the needs and operations of higher education institutions, positioning them for future engagement in similar sectors. Organizations like Advance HE, classified as an SME themselves, demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited for these engagements, given their capacity to foster valuable relationships in the academic sphere.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal

Notice Description

Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal-UoB This notice is linked to transparency notice: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-060828 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06bf42

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,588 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

ADVANCE HE

Further Information

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