---
title: "Professional License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058eac"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058eac.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-08-27"
---

# Professional License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058eac

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed its procurement process for a "Professional License" under the category of higher education services. The process, which took place in Exeter, UK, involved the direct awarding of a contract without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The award stage was reached on 27th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 3rd April 2025, spanning until 2nd April 2026. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the associated contract was valued at £380,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing educational and management consultancy services, particularly those specialising in higher education. Given the direct procurement approach, competitors should be prepared to demonstrate niche expertise and the potential for delivering specialised services in line with the University of Exeter's strategic goals. Small to medium enterprises, such as Qs Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, who was the successful supplier, may find similar opportunities appealing if they can showcase a strong industry-specific track record and relevant capability in educational services.

## Notice

Professional Annual License and Management Fees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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