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UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
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Total contracts
295
Known spend
£65m
196 disclosed
Average value
£330,538
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Speller Metcalfe
1 winlatest 22 May 2026£12m
- 2
Diversity Travel Limited
£4m
- 3
A-TO-E TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS LTD
£570,000
- 4
HUDL UK LIMITED
£524,732
- 5
Axis Recruitment limited
£400,000
- 6
Dovetail and Slate Limited
£400,000
- 7
Pro Staffing Locums Limited
£400,000
- 8
Morgan Hunt UK LTD
£400,000
- 9
Alumni Executive Search UK Ltd
£400,000
- 10
adecco uk limited
£400,000
What they buy
By CPV categoryConstruction worksCPV 45
55 contracts · £14m
SoftwareCPV 48
28 contracts · £3m
Business servicesCPV 79
25 contracts · £4m
Lab & precision equipmentCPV 38
21 contracts · £1m
Education & trainingCPV 80
18 contracts · £3m
Construction materialsCPV 44
15 contracts · £2m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
13 contracts · £1m
Industrial machineryCPV 42
13 contracts · £786,606
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- University of Derby - Derby Theatre Extension & Refurbishment
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (8 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jan 2027).
Jan 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (295)
Fire compartment works - south, east and north towers, k/road
Completion of Fire Compartment Works in the South Tower , North Tower and East Tower on Kedleston Road, Derby
Lift tower north turn - phase 3
Final Phase of the North Tower Lift Turn project
ITT_283 pyrosequencing instrument
The University of Derby is looking to Purchase a Automated Pyrosequencing Instrument with Integrated tempate preparation for advance methylation, mutation and SNP Qualification. To
Flow cell next generation sequencer
The University of Derby are seeking provision of a Flow Cell Next Generation Sequencer capable of sequencing large genomes or transcriptomes related to Biomedical & Biological Appl
Automatic electrophoresis system
The College of Life and Natural Sciences is seeking to purchase an established Automated Electrophoresis System for DNA and RNA sample quality control. The fully automated sample p
Independent governor recruitment
The University's Governing Council (Board) is seeking services from a specialist to undertake recruitment of independent (non-executive) governors. We are looking to recruit indivi
Project management and asset surveys for new CAFM project
Appointment of a Project Manager and Asset Survey Operatives on a short-term basis to support the implementation of CAFM Project.
Glazing inspections
Compliance inspection to all its high-risk building glazing across all sites Tutorial, Residential and Commercial. This is to include but not limited to specific items such as fene
Public wifi provision
For the provision of a Ja.Net connected Public WiFi solution via the JISC Public WiFi Framework Agreement.
Timetabling software renewal
Provision for ongoing licensing and support for the University's timetabling solution.
Infoblox renewal
Provision of licensing and support for Infoblox DNS/DHCP
Treasury management services
Treasury Management Services. The University considers that in all circumstances the advisor act in the best financial interests of the University and offers guidance when required
Fire compartment works
The project comprises of the remedial works largely to the fire compartmentation walls (not including doors) and floors to various student accommodation to site base in Derby and B
Plumbing supplies
Plumbing and Heating Supplies for maintenance and project works for Tutorial and Residential sites and Derby Theatre
Pat testing services
To Provide PAT Testing Services for electrical appliances across the University of Derby Estate including Student Living
Endpoint assessors for teacher apprentices
The University of Derby is seeking a range of end point assessment organisations for its Teacher apprentices. This will consist of a maximum of 8 providers on a framework basis who
Checkpoint firewall refresh
Awarded for the replacement of the University of Derby's firewall appliances and accompanying support and maintenance services
Waterjet cutter
The University of Derby are seeking provision of services for the following: Waterjet cutting system with all accessories, consumables, additional hardware and software necessary t
Endpoint assessors for nursing associate apprentices
The University of Derby is seeking a range of end point assessment organisations for its Nursing Associate apprentices. This will consist of a maximum of 3 providers on a framework
Direct award for acquirer services under framework RM6118 - payment acceptance lot 1
Acquirer Banking Services under Lot 1 of CCS Framework Agreement for Payment Services RM 6118. OJEU reference number 2019/S 198-481245 Additional information: The value stated is t