---
title: "Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS Consulting)-Membership Fees"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd35"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS Consulting)-Membership Fees

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd35

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS Consulting) - Membership Fees" was managed by the University of Bedfordshire, which is located in Luton, United Kingdom. The main category of this tender is services, specifically subscription services, and it concluded in the "Award" stage. The contract award notice was published on 16th July 2026, with a scheduled signature date of 23rd July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, highlighting a specific procurement approach tailored for smaller engagements.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these types are marked as suitable for the procurement lot. With an award value of £53,040 gross, businesses that provide membership or subscription services, ideally in the consulting sector, would find this contract beneficial. Engaging with such projects can enhance a firm's service portfolio and foster long-term collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

## Notice

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS Consulting)-Membership Fees 2026-27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067406-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,200 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067406-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067406-2026
  16th July 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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