---
title: "Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd7a

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has undertaken a procurement process to renew their strategic membership with Advance HE, focusing on higher education services. This contract, awarded under the direct procurement method without competition, was completed on 29 June 2026. The contract, valued at £141,105.60 gross, will commence on 1 August 2026 and last until 31 July 2029. The procurement falls under the services category and is situated within the UK, particularly benefiting the region of Luton where the University is based.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the higher education services sector, particularly those that can offer strategic benefits and support to public institutions. Such businesses could find valuable partnerships and insights into the needs and operations of higher education institutions, positioning them for future engagement in similar sectors. Organizations like Advance HE, classified as an SME themselves, demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited for these engagements, given their capacity to foster valuable relationships in the academic sphere.

## Notice

Advance HE Strategic Membership Renewal-UoB This notice is linked to transparency notice: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-060828 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06bf42

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067554-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | Active |
| 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

- 17 Jul 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067554-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067554-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract award 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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