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title: "Specialist Technical Services for MAGIC Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06583a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Specialist Technical Services for MAGIC Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06583a

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is in the "Award" stage for the contract titled "Specialist Technical Services for MAGIC Project", an initiative focusing on Mathematics Access Grid Instruction and Collaboration. This contract encompasses technical services across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The legal framework for this procurement is governed by UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement method used is a direct award. The contract, valued at £191,500 GBP, has a pending award status with Gillidanda, a supplier from Glasgow. The standstill period for the contract concludes on 02 March 2026, with the contract period set from 01 October 2026 to 01 September 2031.

This tender could significantly impact business growth for those specialising in technical services within the educational sector. Gillidanda, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Glasgow, is poised to deliver specialised services for the continued maintenance and enhancement of the MAGIC web database and functionality. Businesses with expertise in collaborative technology solutions tailored for educational purposes would find a conducive opportunity here. The direct procurement method suggests technical requirements specific to the supplier's capabilities, emphasising a seamless transition extending the project's technical infrastructure until 2031.

## Notice

Provision of specialist technical services for the MAGIC project (Mathematics Access Grid Instruction and Collaboration) https://maths-magic.ac.uk/

### Procurement Information

The MAGIC (Mathematics Access Grid Instruction and Collaboration) Project has been extended from 2026 to 2031, and as such the ongoing specialist technical services of Gillidanda is required to continue maintaining the web database and functionality of the MAGIC webiste, and to ensure seamless continuation of the MAGIC project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015317-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,500 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| 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 | GILLIDANDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015317-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015267-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015317-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015267-2026
  19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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