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title: "Healthy Futures Commission Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05115f"
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# Healthy Futures Commission Market Research

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05115f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has concluded the procurement process for a consultancy to perform market research for the "Healthy Futures Commission" initiative, focusing on health and life sciences. This open competition follows below-threshold procurement regulations and has reached the award stage, with Echo Research selected as the service provider. The research supports developing a new business initiative and involves assessing commercial infrastructure needs. The procurement took place in Exeter, UK, and key dates included the tender period ending on 27th May 2025, with the project contract running from 17th June to 31st October 2025. The main industry category for this contract is market research services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept at supporting health and life science sectors. The Healthy Futures initiative aims to create commercial partnerships and generate income, offering a platform for businesses to collaborate with a prominent academic institution. The project aligns well with SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the health sector through strategic partnerships. Companies with capabilities in providing analytical insights and data-driven recommendations will find this contract beneficial in building a relationship with the University of Exeter and enhancing their market position.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is seeking to commission a consultancy to undertake market research to assess business requirements in relation to the development of a potential new business facing initiative, 'Healthy Futures', and to inform possible future infrastructure developments. This initiative seeks to leverage the University of Exeter's unique strengths and capabilities in health and life sciences, to optimise the opportunities for commercial partnerships and income, and position our offer within the wider regional economy through an overarching identity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,666 |
| Lots value | £41,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,350 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHO RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046785-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020627-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046785-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020627-2025
  12th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93868&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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