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PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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04 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, recently completed a public procurement process titled "PURCH2726 – PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting". This procurement falls under the education industry category and involved services provided within the UKM82 region. The process reached the award stage as of 4th August 2025, with the contract signed on 23rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, justified under "Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services". The process involved a single bid and the awarded contract value amounted to £262,500 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consulting services for educational institutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ferry Consulting Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, demonstrating that even non-large multinational firms can successfully compete and grow through these contracts. The focus on specialised consultancy services means businesses in this niche sector can leverage their expertise and reputation for high-quality service delivery to secure similar public procurement contracts, fostering growth and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

Notice Description

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

Procurement Information

'Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536159
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FERRY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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