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Medical Schools Council - 2024/25 Annual MSC and MLA Subscription

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the University of Birmingham as the buying organisation, which is classified under sub-central government. This contract is titled "Medical Schools Council - 2024/25 Annual MSC and MLA Subscription" and falls under the services category, specifically relating to subscription services. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the procurement stage has progressed to completion, with the contract awarded to the Medical Schools Council. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, sited as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 5th November 2024, and it covers the period from 6th November 2024 to 31st October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription or service-related industries to engage with educational and public authority sectors. With the buyer being a renowned educational institution, suppliers that can offer specialised services and maintain institutional contracts would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. Although this tender was awarded directly, understanding the requirements and benchmarking against the awarded proposal could provide valuable insights for businesses aiming to position themselves strategically for future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Schools Council - 2024/25 Annual MSC and MLA Subscription

Notice Description

Medical Schools Council - 2024/25 Annual MSC and MLA Subscription, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d62c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071587-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MEDICAL SCHOOLS COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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