---
title: "PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784843"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784843

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract titled "PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy" in the education industry category. This procurement process, initiated on 4th March 2025, has completed the award stage. The scope of this tender included services, specifically requiring an organic geochemist providing a highly complex method of GCMS. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, justified by technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was signed on 19th September 2024 and the successful supplier is Pharos Research, an SME based in Scarborough.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in geochemistry and advanced analytical methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with unique technical capabilities and innovative solutions can potentially benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Engaging in such contracts could enhance their market visibility, expand their portfolio, and establish a foothold in the academic and research sectors. The contract valued at £80,000 demonstrates the potential financial gain and collaboration prospects for businesses meeting the specialised requirements outlined by the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy Organic geochemist providing a method of GCMS that is highly complex. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525150 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHAROS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525150

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525150
  PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy - PPE1001742 Direct Award for the Provision of Consultancy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784843

## Provenance

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