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title: "MAR/004594"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76e20380-880b-4aeb-947a-c6b0f444f799"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-10-12"
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# MAR/004594

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76e20380-880b-4aeb-947a-c6b0f444f799

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Nottingham Trent University, which sought to establish a higher education international rating system through a competitive quotation method. The procurement, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), had a contract value of £33,024 and was conducted as a limited tender. The contract period commenced on 13 December 2017 and lasted until 14 December 2017. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2017, with the notice of award published on 12 October 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses operating within the consultancy and evaluation sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in education consulting, ranking systems, and academic performance evaluation would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their growth potential in the educational services industry.

## Notice

Higher education international rating system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5942d7ba-bf0b-4302-8d77-fd7a1121db3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2017 - 14 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,024 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2018 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5942d7ba-bf0b-4302-8d77-fd7a1121db3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5942d7ba-bf0b-4302-8d77-fd7a1121db3d
  12th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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