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PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract titled "PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy" in the education industry category. This procurement process, initiated on 4th March 2025, has completed the award stage. The scope of this tender included services, specifically requiring an organic geochemist providing a highly complex method of GCMS. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, justified by technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was signed on 19th September 2024 and the successful supplier is Pharos Research, an SME based in Scarborough.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in geochemistry and advanced analytical methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with unique technical capabilities and innovative solutions can potentially benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Engaging in such contracts could enhance their market visibility, expand their portfolio, and establish a foothold in the academic and research sectors. The contract valued at £80,000 demonstrates the potential financial gain and collaboration prospects for businesses meeting the specialised requirements outlined by the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Title

PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy

Notice Description

PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy Organic geochemist providing a method of GCMS that is highly complex. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784843
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525150
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHAROS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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