---
title: "Advance HE membership fee"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068779"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Advance HE membership fee

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068779

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Birmingham involves a contract for the Advance HE membership fee, marking the third year of a three-year membership agreement, running from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. This contract is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom, under the industry category of membership organisation services. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. As of 21 April 2026, the procurement process is completed, with the contract having commenced on 10 July 2025 and due to end on 31 July 2026. The legal basis for this procurement is provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

For businesses, particularly in the service sector, this contract presents potential growth opportunities by engaging with public authorities such as the University of Birmingham. Although the procurement process for this particular contract was direct and without competition, understanding the nature of the services provided, such as those offered by Advance HE, can allow similar organisations to tailor their offerings for future tenders. Small and medium enterprises, given the nature of this service-based contract, would find particular relevance in exploring membership organisation services to align with public or educational institution needs. Businesses that can provide innovative membership solutions could be well-positioned for similar opportunities with educational bodies.

## Notice

Advance HE membership fee; Year 3 of 3 of agreed membership; 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036135-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 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 | £74,813 |

## 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 | ADVANCE HE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036135-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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