---
title: "License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c4f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c4f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for an annual license running from 29th June 2025 to 28th June 2026. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process was executed directly, below threshold and without competition, under UK legal basis 2023/54. This resulted in an active contract awarded to Overleaf T/A Writelatex Limited, an SME based in London. The contract, valued at £34,731.60, was signed on 16th June 2025 and remains active through 29th June 2026.

This tender provides potential growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software licensing and support. Businesses in this sector can benefit from understanding such direct procurement processes to offer their own niche services directly to buyers, such as educational institutions looking to procure specialised IT services without engaging in a competitive tender, indicating prospects for fostering direct relationships and streamlined service provisions.

## Notice

License 29/6/2025-28/6/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,731 |

## 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 | OVERLEAF T/A WRITELATEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011794-2026
  10th 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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