---
title: "246400 Provision of services around Research Development and Grant Funding to develop Early Career Academics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056903"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# 246400 Provision of services around Research Development and Grant Funding to develop Early Career Academics

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056903

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by De Montfort University focuses on the provision of services to support early career academics in research development and grant funding. The contract involves both face-to-face and remote delivery, aligning with industry category services, specifically staff training services. Located in Leicester, the university acted as the buying organisation, awarding the contract to Anchored In Ltd., an SME based in London. This process culminated in the award and contract stage on 30th July 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2026. The procurement followed a direct method approach classified as below threshold without competition, with a total contract value of £55,000 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and staff training, particularly those positioned to offer innovative approaches to research development. Companies with expertise in academic support and grant funding, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Anchored In Ltd.'s involvement demonstrates that smaller enterprises can effectively deliver specialised services that address specific organisational needs, offering potential growth through expanded service offerings and collaboration with entities like public authorities. The contract, spanning multiple regions across the United Kingdom, underscores the broad scope and potential reach for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of services around research development and grant funding to support and develop early career academics (ECA) Delivered face-to-face and remotely. Contract is awarded for a one-year period to begin September 2025, at a price of PS45,833.33 ex.VAT (PS55,000 inc.VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,833 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANCHORED IN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3603

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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