---
title: "Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf42"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf42

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a procurement process titled "Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically higher education services, and is located in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a direct method due to being below the threshold, allowing for completion without competition. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to begin on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. The award was published on 29th June 2026.

This tender presents potential opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those that specialise in higher education services. The contract has been awarded to ADVANCE HE, based at York Science Park, reflecting its alignment with the suitability criteria that favour SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in this sector can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and secure long-term growth by aligning with strategic academic institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

## Notice

Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal -UoB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060828-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,588 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCE HE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060828-2026
  29th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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