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title: "Ad hoc Spec Writing Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2019-02-21"
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# Ad hoc Spec Writing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb9f20cf-385c-490b-914a-b61a4fc23960

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Ad hoc Spec Writing Services." This initiative falls under the documentation services category and is aimed at acquiring varied goods and services to support the university's Professional Service Areas and Faculties. The engagement end date is set for 21 March 2019. Interested suppliers are encouraged to connect via email at procurement@plymouth.ac.uk for future bidding opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in documentation or procurement consultancy services. With the university indicating variable demand for these services, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and expertise in specification writing may find this a lucrative avenue for growth and collaboration with a prominent educational institution in the South West of England.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth would like to hear from providers who can offer Ad Hoc Specification Writing Services to cover a diverse range of goods/services. As part of the University procurement process services will support the acquisition of goods and services for Professional Service Areas and Faculties. Demand would be variable, however if you are interested in being part of the future opportunity to bid for these services, please email: procurement@plymouth.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520deb83-264d-4c37-90c5-0fc7fb024c8e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 15:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520deb83-264d-4c37-90c5-0fc7fb024c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/520deb83-264d-4c37-90c5-0fc7fb024c8e
  21st February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.ac.uk

## Provenance

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