---
title: "COV - 22507 - Specialist research on CVLR R&D"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052855"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# COV - 22507 - Specialist research on CVLR R&D

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052855

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## Summary

Coventry City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process under the title "COV - 22507 - Specialist research on CVLR R&D" in the services category. The contract was awarded to CU Services Limited, an SME located in Coventry, and covers research services, specifically using academic user-centred methods. The procurement followed a direct method described as "Below threshold - without competition," highlighting its focused and specific nature. Key dates in this process include the contract period from 12 May 2025 to 1 December 2025, with the contract being signed on 6 May 2025. The award was active as of 28 May 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses keen on delivering specialised research services, particularly those with experience in academic methodologies and user-centred research. SMEs based in or around Coventry, such as CU Services Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, given their local presence and adaptability to specific research demands. Businesses with expertise in research services can leverage this procurement process to establish themselves as reputable suppliers to public authorities, thereby enhancing their prospects for future public sector engagements.

## Notice

To undertake a number of established academic user-centred research methods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028256-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 15:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028256-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028256-2025
  28th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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