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31 Jul 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has completed a procurement process for consultancy services aimed at developing an Innovation and Enterprise Operating Model, including an Innovation Hub. This contract, titled "Consultancy Services for the Innovation Hub," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. It was conducted through a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 24th July 2026 and is set to end on 3rd November 2026. The primary location for the delivery of services is in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom, specifically within the locality of Poole.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultants specialising in business analysis and management consultancy. The successful completion and award of the contract to the University Industry Innovation Network B.V., a small and medium-sized enterprise, underline the potential for similar-sized consultancies to engage in lucrative public sector opportunities. Companies with expertise in developing innovative operational models, particularly those capable of offering tailored solutions to educational institutions, would find such procurement processes beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing partnerships with reputable academic entities like Bournemouth University.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services for the Innovation Hub

Notice Description

Consultancy Services relating to the development of an Innovation and Enterprise Operating Model for Bournemouth University, including an Innovation Hub.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d95b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072930-2026
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
£39,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 3 Nov 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY INNOVATION NETWORK

Further Information

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