---
title: "Subscription Fees-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Subscription Fees-2026

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b38

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a direct procurement process for "Subscription Fees-2026" in the services category, specifically focusing on administrative educational and subscription services. This process is part of reviewing unresolved student complaints fairly and independently. The contract, valued at £53,189.17, is awarded to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) for Higher Education. Located in Luton, the University carried out this procurement below threshold without competition. The contract period commenced on 9th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2026. Key dates within this tender include the publication of the award notice on the same day of contract initiation.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale providers and those engaged with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in educational administration and subscription services would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. It highlights the importance for businesses to maintain comprehensive service offerings to cater to public sector clients, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements for direct awards such as this. Leveraging this opportunity can enhance visibility and establish long-term business relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Annual subscription fees: To review unresolved student complaints fairly and independently

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,189 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT ADJUDICATOR (OIA) FOR HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011412-2026
  9th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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