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31 Jul 2026 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University, located in Poole, UK, has completed a procurement process for consultancy services aimed at assessing the potential for medical education within its Faculty of Health Environment and Medical Sciences. The process adhered to legal framework 2023/54 and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to HIGHER FUTURES LTD on 27 July 2026 and will conclude on 16 October 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy services, and addresses opportunities in the Poole region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses focusing on education and healthcare systems to engage with public institutions, potentially fostering long-term partnerships. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like HIGHER FUTURES LTD, as it involves direct negotiations and engagements without substantial competition, allowing for targeted service delivery. Businesses specialising in strategic, financial, and regulatory assessments within the educational realm could greatly benefit from similar opportunities to expand their market presence and expertise.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services to Assess the Potential for Medical Education

Notice Description

Consultancy services to assess the potential for the successful delivery of medical education within The Faculty of Health Environment and Medical Sciences (HEMS). To assess the strategic, financial, regulatory and delivery viability of developing medical education provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072928-2026
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

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

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHER FUTURES

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