---
title: "Consultancy Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Consultancy Work

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fc1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of the West of England, based in Bristol, concluded with a contract award on 21st May 2026. The tender, titled "Consultancy Work," sought expertise in development consultancy services under the category of services, to examine the Role of Universities in Society by 2045. This direct procurement was conducted without competition as it fell below the threshold, with Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 28th April 2026 and completed by 29th April 2026, with a gross value of £93,152.40 and a net value of £77,627.

This consultancy project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in strategic advising, especially those well-versed in educational or societal development sectors. As it revolves around the role of universities, companies providing forward-looking analytical services or research consultancy would particularly find this type of tender fitting. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, companies can seek similar future contracts, leveraging their expertise to address public sector challenges and invigorate business growth.

## Notice

Consultancy work on the Role of Universities in Society in 2045 - until June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047307-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,627 |

## 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047307-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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