---
title: "AFD Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bba7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# AFD Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bba7

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has completed a public procurement process titled "AFD Subscription," which falls under the services category specifically for subscription services. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. This contract, referenced as "059205-2026," succeeded through an award process that involved Tribal Education Ltd, a large supplier located in Sheffield. The contract covers the period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with the contract being signed on 18th May 2026. The primary region of service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK12 area.

This tender presents a targeted opportunity for businesses offering specialised subscription services to establish or expand partnerships with educational institutions such as universities. Companies well-versed in delivering customised educational services or possessing existing capabilities in subscription management would find themselves well-suited to competently fulfill such contracts. Moreover, organisations looking to engage with public authorities and sub-central government units can leverage opportunities like this to broaden their service offerings to similar educational or public sector entities.

## Notice

AFD Subscription - until 31st May 27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059205-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,803 |

## 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 | TRIBAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 08:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059205-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059205-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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