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title: "Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-22"
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# Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f1

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The University of Birmingham, identified as a public authority and sub-central government entity, is titled "Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION." The tender, completed under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. Procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold, and without competition, culminating in an award on 22nd July 2026. The contract covers the period from 9th September 2024 to 31st July 2025, and the services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, facilitated by the Birmingham Voluntary Service Council as the supplier.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with a focus on collaboration between academia and community organisations. It represents a potential growth avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) like the Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, which succeeded in securing this contract. Engaging in similar contracts could be beneficial for entities looking to expand their portfolio in research services, leverage their capabilities in community collaboration, and strengthen their ties with academic institutions like The University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Costs associated with ARCWM Theme 8 collaborating with Birmingham Voluntary Services Council - RESEARCH CHAMPION, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,186 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- http://www.bvsc.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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