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PURCH2896 - PPE1004210 Direct Award for the Provision of QMS Implementation and Regulatory Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed a public procurement process for the direct award of a contract titled "PURCH2896 - PPE1004210 Direct Award for the Provision of QMS Implementation and Regulatory Support Services." This contract, valued at £60,800, focuses on providing specialised services in the education sector under the main category of services. The contract was awarded on 26th February 2026, following a limited procurement method that bypassed the prior publication of a call for competition, justified by exceptions in internal procurement policy related to research and development services. The contract's delivery location is Glasgow, UK, and it has been signed with Simplimedica Ltd., an Edinburgh-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in research and regulatory support services. The direct award procedure highlights opportunities for businesses capable of delivering niche research-based services that align with educational and developmental needs. Companies with expertise in quality management systems (QMS) implementation and regulatory consultancy can greatly benefit from such procurements, expanding their networks and demonstrating their capabilities to prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow. The decision to award the contract to a local SME exemplifies an encouraging environment for smaller businesses to engage in strategic partnerships with academic institutions and strengthen their foothold in specialised service markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2896 - PPE1004210 Direct Award for the Provision of QMS Implementation and Regulatory Support Services

Notice Description

PURCH2896 - PPE1004210 Direct Award for the Provision of QMS Implementation and Regulatory Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2896 - PPE1004210 Direct Award for the Provision of QMS Implementation and Regulatory Support Services 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-r6ebe6-0000823241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550441
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£60,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SIMPLIMEDICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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