---
title: "UE261081RL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# UE261081RL

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e27

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has concluded a procurement process aimed at facilitating remote consultation services for machine-learning data analysis, encompassing design implementation and interpretation. This service was procured through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, thus not involving traditional competitive tendering. The procurement falls under the services industry category with additional relevance to goods, and was conducted in Exeter, United Kingdom. Key stages were completed, with the contract awarded on 4th November 2025, and services are ongoing from 5th November 2025 until 3rd November 2026. The total contract value is USD 37,195.20, awarded to Ronald Kessler from Massachusetts, United States.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in machine learning. SMEs with expertise in remote consultation can leverage this contract as a case study for international collaborations, as the procurement successfully links entities across the UK and US. Such contracts can also help businesses grow by enhancing their portfolios with proven records of cross-border service delivery in high-tech industries. Businesses seeking to expand into UK government contracts would find participation in similar direct, below threshold procurements beneficial, offering visibility to public procurement operations without the rigours of competitive bidding.

## Notice

Provide remote consultation for design implementation and interpretation of machine-learning data analyses via series of remote meetings of 1-2hrs each for maximum 18 hours from Nov 2025 to March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039270-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,195 |

## 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 | RONALD KESSLER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039270-2026
  29th April 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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