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29 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "VEAT Real Staffing - Business Analyst" contract within the services industry category. This contract, facilitated through a direct procurement method without competition and below the threshold, relates to business analysis consultancy services. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contract covers a period from 19th November 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of £64,000. The procurement process is reported to be at the award stage, with STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP documented as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy services and skilled in business analysis. Companies that can offer expert advisory and consulting skills, similar to those offered by STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, are well-placed to compete in such procurement processes. Being positioned within proximity to the University of Birmingham or having a strong presence in the UK consultancy market could enhance competitiveness and facilitate better engagement with similar public authorities in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

VEAT Real Staffing - Business Analyst

Notice Description

VEAT Real Staffing - Business Analyst, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071608-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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