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23 Jul 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was undertaken by York St John University, a sub-central government public authority based in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "TNE Consultancy," falls under the industry category of business services, focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender process did not involve competition, adhering to a direct method below the typical threshold. As of the latest information dated 23rd July 2026, the procurement stage is at the award and contract completion stage. This contract runs from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2028, having been signed on 14th February 2025. The contracted supplier, RTE Global FZE, is based in the United Arab Emirates.

The consultancy-focused contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transnational education (TNE) partnerships. Companies with expertise in identifying and vetting potential TNE partners, conducting due diligence, and providing market intelligence will find this contract beneficial. This tender could particularly suit small to medium enterprises within the consulting industry, aiming to expand their client base and engage in international collaborations. The contract’s focus on supporting university staff in TNE partnership negotiations also means it is well-suited for firms with proven experience in educational consultancy and cross-border collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TNE Consultancy

Notice Description

Identifying, sourcing and vetting potential TNE partners ;Undertaking due diligence and market intelligence activity ;Supporting University staff in the development, negotiation and establishment of TNE partnerships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d21d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069791-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RTE GLOBAL FZE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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