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title: "Collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo"
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# Collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d44c508a-2534-4f10-9d37-4fcfcd877c17

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## Summary

The University of the West of England (UWE) has completed a procurement process for a collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo. This contract, identified as UWE contract ref: CE-131861, falls under the industry category of services furnished by social membership organisations, as per the CPV classification code 98133000. The procurement was carried out through the UWE's own procurement method, designated as "Other - UWECont." The process progressed to the award stage, with an active award made on 15 May 2026, following the tender period which ended on the same date. The contract itself was in effect from 16 May 2026 to 17 May 2026, with the location of service delivery being in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £355,597.57.

This partnership with Bristol Zoo represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with an esteemed academic institution like UWE. Such collaborations can foster business growth by providing exposure and credibility, as well as potential future opportunities in partnerships or project extensions. Companies within the social membership organisation service sector, specifically those with a focus on collaborative ventures, would be well-suited to identify and capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

UWE contract ref: CE-131861 - fees for collaborative partnership with Bristol Zoo - Jun 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d26255-f759-4389-8638-8f983b070bbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - UWECont |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,597 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £355,597 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL ZOO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d26255-f759-4389-8638-8f983b070bbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d26255-f759-4389-8638-8f983b070bbf
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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