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29 Jul 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for a call-off service contract titled "Call off order for service contract; duration: 1 Sep 2024 to 31 Aug 2025" in the services industry category. This contract, located in Birmingham, UK, was procured via a direct method below the competition threshold. The procurement stage is complete with the contract being signed on 11th August 2024 and active from 12th August 2024 to 31st August 2025. The main procurement category of this tender is contract administration services, with the award made to FEI UK Limited, a supplier based in Altrincham.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for suppliers specialising in contract administration services. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses that can directly align their offerings with university needs and demonstrate compliance with regulatory frameworks are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging with public authorities such as the University of Birmingham can facilitate access to stable contracts, offering a predictable revenue stream and enhancing industry reputation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Call off order for service contract; duration: 1 Sep 2024 to 31 Aug 2025

Notice Description

Call off order for service contract; duration: 1 Sep 2024 to 31 Aug 2025, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d607
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071533-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,719 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FEI

Further Information

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