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Award of contract for SUMS membership - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law, which has completed the award of a contract for membership in the SUMS Group, a not-for-profit organisation. This contract, identified with the ID AU25/15, falls under the services category within the education industry. The location associated with this procurement is Aberdeen, UKM50. This process has bypassed the usual prior call for competition due to the nature of the procurement method, which is classified as 'limited.' The contract was awarded on 8th October 2025, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract status marked as active.

This tender presents a notable growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in providing services to educational institutions. Companies like SUMS Consulting, a small to medium enterprise (SME), which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities. The requirement for membership in a not-for-profit organisation composed of universities could appeal to enterprises with a focus on educational development and those capable of delivering bespoke services in a collaborative environment. The contract emphasises the delivery of specialised membership benefits, signalling potential business growth for entities aligned with educational support and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for SUMS membership - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Membership of SUMS Group, a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity which is owned by its member universities and which are the principal beneficiaries of its services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Membership of SUMS Group, a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity which is owned by its member universities and which are the principal beneficiaries of its services.

Procurement Information

Membership of SUMS Group, a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity which is owned by its member universities and which are the principal beneficiaries of its services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541010
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUMS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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