---
title: "Operational Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06836f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Operational Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06836f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Operational Support" at the University of the West of England, categorised under services such as HR operational support and legal services, has reached the award stage. This contract, located in the UKK12 region (South West England), commenced on 31 March 2026 and is set to end on 22 March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 42,120. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competition. Details of the contract were published on 15 April 2026, with Weightmans LLP as the active supplier, indicating the process's completion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and HR consultancy services. Its focus on operational, employee relations, and legal support provides a fertile ground for firms adept in these areas to demonstrate their expertise and establish a fruitful relationship with a public authority within the educational sector. Large firms, like Weightmans LLP, with extensive legal service capabilities, would find this tender particularly suited to their business model, enabling them to expand their footprint in the region.

## Notice

HR Operational Support, ER and Legal support until 22/03/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034387-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034387-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034387-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.weightmans.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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