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title: "Office of the Independent Adjudicator Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3de3593-d44d-4a2d-a6cf-b6517d3b3b21"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Office of the Independent Adjudicator Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3de3593-d44d-4a2d-a6cf-b6517d3b3b21

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for an annual subscription to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA), which serves as the independent regulator for universities in the UK. This single tender action, categorised under subscription services (CPV: 79980000), was conducted through a direct procurement method. The contract period runs from 5 November 2024 to 5 November 2027, with services to be delivered at the university's Norwich location (NR4 7TJ). The award was published on 4 December 2024, marking the completion of this process.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing regulatory subscription services. Enterprises within the SME and VCSE sectors are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders as the procurement method favours smaller, specialised firms. Engaging in such contracts can provide stable business growth and the possibility to establish long-term relationships with esteemed academic institutions like the University of East Anglia.

## Notice

This is the annual subscription to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA). The OIA are the independent regulator for Universities. All Universities must subscribe to the OIA to be members of the Office for Students. The OIA are the only regulator to offer this service. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466fa33-b6e3-495c-8b2e-0df654f4ffcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 5 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR FOR HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466fa33-b6e3-495c-8b2e-0df654f4ffcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466fa33-b6e3-495c-8b2e-0df654f4ffcd
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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