---
title: "Universities UK annual subscription (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682e0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682e0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Universities UK annual subscription (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682e0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Birmingham, concerns the Universities UK annual subscription spanning from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the buying organisation operates within the public authority sector as part of the sub-central government. The contract was awarded on 15 April 2026, following a direct procurement method that bypassed competitive tendering due to being below the threshold. The industry category revolves around subscription services, indicating an award stage of the procurement process. The primary supplier for this contract is Universities UK, located in London. Key dates include the contract signing on 14 July 2025 and a commencement date from 15 July 2025 through to its conclusion on 31 July 2026.

This tender signifies a strategic opportunity for businesses dealing in services and subscription models. Despite the lack of competition, businesses with pre-established relationships with educational institutions may leverage similar direct procurement opportunities for growth. Companies offering innovative or value-added subscription-based services would be well-suited to seek partnerships or subcontracts under such procurement frameworks. Furthermore, the contract value of £76,641.0 GBP could encourage vendors to explore collaborations with public educational bodies, thus expanding their reach into government-funded projects within the educational sector.

## Notice

Universities UK annual subscription (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026) as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034140-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,641 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034140-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034140-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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