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title: "PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05806f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05806f

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow recently concluded a procurement process titled “PURCH2726 – PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting”, under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This contract, located in the region UKM82, was awarded via a limited procurement method, without a prior call for competition. The process was warranted due to technical reasons, allowing only a particular economic operator to provide the necessary services. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 23rd January 2025, with Ferry Consulting Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to align with similar opportunities. Such direct awards can bolster business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering highly specialised services uniquely. Firms looking to compete in this field should focus on enhancing their technical expertise and maintaining flexibility to meet specific client requirements. Engaging in these niche contracts can lead to deeper partnerships with public institutions like the University of Glasgow and unlock further opportunities in the academic sector.

## Notice

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

### Procurement Information

'Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045702-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £262,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERRY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045702-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803203
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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