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title: "Professional Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Professional Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-900be637-25e5-41ce-a5a9-898a52c57330

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for professional services under the title "Commercial Support." This tender falls within the industry category of project and design preparation, estimation of costs (CPV 71242000). The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Plymouth, England. The procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7 July 2024, followed by the award on 8 July 2024. The total contract value is £25,000, and the project duration was limited to one day, from 8 July 2024 to 8 July 2024.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in project and cost estimation services, particularly SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Such businesses can leverage this contract to build a portfolio with reputable institutions like the University of Plymouth. Moreover, this tender exemplifies a direct and streamlined procurement process ideal for businesses that provide niche professional services and are capable of delivering on short-term contracts. Successful bidders like Insite Projects Ltd, identified as an SME, underline the opportunity for similarly scaled enterprises to engage with public sector clients and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Commercial Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c403f55-9317-4194-a35a-737517371212 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 8 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSITE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c403f55-9317-4194-a35a-737517371212

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c403f55-9317-4194-a35a-737517371212
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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