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PURCH2920 - PPE1004286 Direct Award for the Provision of Esspero Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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12 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process related to procurement ID "PURCH2920 - PPE1004286" was led by the University of Glasgow, with a focus on the education sector. This procurement involved a direct award for consultancy services, specifically targeting executive project management and market strategy development, facilitated by Esspero Limited. The location for this procurement is Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The process was completed through a limited procedure due to technical reasons as per the Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was signed on 26th March 2026, amounting to £60,500. The award stage has been finalised, reflecting a service category under the CPV classification 73200000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, notably those that specialise in market validation and strategy documentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Esspero Limited are well-positioned to benefit, particularly those with capabilities to provide executive project management and contribute to developing business and investment readiness plans. The specific focus on creating a TRL6-9 product roadmap and engaging in market interviews aligns well with companies seeking to leverage their consultancy expertise to expand into strategic planning and innovation support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2920 - PPE1004286 Direct Award for the Provision of Esspero Consultancy

Notice Description

PURCH2920 - PPE1004286 Direct Award for the Provision of Esspero Consultancy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2920 - PPE1004286 Direct Award for the Provision of Esspero Consultancy. To provide executive project management, market validation, and strategy documentation for the Cyntric HGSP Opportunity Qualification, funded by Scottish Enterprise. Services include conducting 30-40 market interviews, defining the value proposition, and creating a TRL6-9 product roadmap, and to draft the business plan and HGSP Company Creation application to ensure investment readiness. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555694
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 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

ESSPERO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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