---
title: "Q-Pulse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# Q-Pulse

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a57

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Q-Pulse," which involves the provision of database and licensing services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The contract was awarded without competition through a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contracting period commenced on 13th May 2025 and will conclude by 12th May 2026, with the contract valued at £31,621.64. Initially disclosed on the 6th of February 2026, this contract was awarded to Ideagen Gael Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise operating from Nottingham, UK.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting and software development, to establish a strategic partnership with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Exeter. While this procurement method was direct and not open for competitive tendering, businesses seeking collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with Ideagen Gael Ltd could consider exploring potential synergies. Enterprises operating in the IT consulting and software solutions sector that can offer innovative and tailored database and licensing services could find valuable insights from the structure and execution of this contract, fostering growth and learning for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Database and Licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011051-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 12 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,621 |

## 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 | IDEAGEN GAEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011051-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011051-2026
  6th February 2026 - 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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