Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The University of Birmingham, identified as a public authority and sub-central government entity, is titled "Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION." The tender, completed under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. Procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold, and without competition, culminating in an award on 22nd July 2026. The contract covers the period from 9th September 2024 to 31st July 2025, and the services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, facilitated by the Birmingham Voluntary Service Council as the supplier.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with a focus on collaboration between academia and community organisations. It represents a potential growth avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) like the Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, which succeeded in securing this contract. Engaging in similar contracts could be beneficial for entities looking to expand their portfolio in research services, leverage their capabilities in community collaboration, and strengthen their ties with academic institutions like The University of Birmingham.

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Notice Title

Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION

Notice Description

Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,186 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL

Further Information

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