---
title: "PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803203"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803203

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, recently completed a public procurement process titled "PURCH2726 – PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting". This procurement falls under the education industry category and involved services provided within the UKM82 region. The process reached the award stage as of 4th August 2025, with the contract signed on 23rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, justified under "Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services". The process involved a single bid and the awarded contract value amounted to £262,500 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consulting services for educational institutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ferry Consulting Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, demonstrating that even non-large multinational firms can successfully compete and grow through these contracts. The focus on specialised consultancy services means businesses in this niche sector can leverage their expertise and reputation for high-quality service delivery to secure similar public procurement contracts, fostering growth and expansion within the public sector market.

## Notice

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

### Procurement Information

'Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536159 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £262,500 |

## 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 | FERRY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536159

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536159
  PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting - PURCH2726 - PPE1003322 Direct Award for the Provision of Specialist Consulting

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803203

## Provenance

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