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title: "PO/2026/1133/RL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069600"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# PO/2026/1133/RL

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069600

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "PO/2026/1133/RL," focusing on the creative industry sector. The project, named "Save the Flavors," is a significant initiative intended to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on natural ingredients and communities. The tender passed through a direct procurement method without competition, falling below the threshold limit, and was awarded to M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited, a supplier based in London. The procurement was officially completed with the contract period running from 30th March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a total contract value of £37,599.60.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing industries, especially those capable of providing creative content and managing third-party production for campaigns linked to climate awareness themes. Companies with expertise in forging compelling narratives around environmental issues will find this sector offers substantial promising avenues for business growth. Large-scale agencies like M&C Saatchi demonstrate suitability for such projects due to their extensive experience in delivering impactful creative solutions and content management. Businesses looking to leverage similar opportunities in the future should consider bolstering their reputation in handling climate-related projects to appeal to public sector clients like universities and broader public undertakings.

## Notice

The major workstream is Save the Flavors (STF) - the flagship project for NCIT (cross sector). STF is designed to increase the relevance of the climate crisis to people's everyday lives by highlighting the impact of climate change on natural ingredients, flavours, and the communities. The purchased services are from M&C Saatchi, the key partner on the project for creative content and managed third party production of the products and social media content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043141-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,599 |

## 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 | M&C SAATCHI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043141-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043141-2026
  11th May 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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