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title: "Training for professional development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab9a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Training for professional development

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab9a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Southampton Solent University involves the provision of training sessions for professional development tailored to the academic needs of the University. This falls under the services industry category, specifically identified as research consultancy services. The project will be delivered in the Southampton area (region UKJ32) and relates to a direct procurement method, categorised as below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 9th October 2025, with an active status starting from 22nd October 2025 and lasting until 22nd October 2029. The awarded supplier is Oxentia Ltd, located in Oxfordshire, and the total contract value is estimated at £120,000 gross.

This procurement offers a strategic opportunity for businesses capable of delivering professional development training, especially those with expertise in education and consultancy. Firms with experience in academic consulting and tailored training sessions, such as SMEs with innovative methodologies for staff development, may find these types of tenders particularly well-suited to their capabilities. As this contract was awarded directly, interested businesses can explore partnership opportunities or similar contracts with institutions seeking bespoke consultancy services. Businesses that focus on educational development and strategic consultancy would be ideally positioned to leverage their skills in similar procurement opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Training sessions for professional development tailored to the needs of the University. Commissioned by the research office to cover all academic departments. Oxentia was a partner in 'Research England' a funded project supporting us in identifying opportunities for growth. To provide continuity to the work initiated there will be further consultations to support strategy and staff development. The amount is estimated and is not guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063722-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXENTIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063722-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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