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University of Nottingham (The) · Education

In brief

University of Nottingham (The) is looking for suppliers for research work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 15 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 9 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 9 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7.5 bids per contract for research contracts in this region (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Please refer to Tendering Documents which can be found on the University of Nottingham UniCore Supplier Portal. UniCore Link:…

What the notice says

The University of Nottingham is seeking a supplier or suppliers to provide direct support to academics in across all faculties in an iterative, draft-comment-redraft-repeat process intended to be engaged from the early stages of research bid development.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £300,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 9 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086422-2026

About the buyer

University of Nottingham (The)Last 12 months

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From notice 086422-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.