Award

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students." This contract, classified under the industry category of placement services of personnel, was awarded to MIM Study Abroad. The procurement method employed was "Other - UWECont," with the tender reaching the award stage. The total value of the contract is GBP 158,570, with the project set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is brief, running from 19th December 2025 to 20th December 2025, with the award officially published on 21st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in educational placement services. The focus on inbound student commissions for the 2025/2026 intake suggests a potential for growth in the higher education sector, inviting businesses involved in student recruitment and placement services to engage. MIM Study Abroad, a recognised SME, exemplifies the suitability of such firms in securing this procurement, illustrating the scalability and cross-border possibilities within this market. Businesses with capabilities to provide niche educational services can greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders to enhance their portfolios and expand their client base in a sector poised for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

CE-23-0008_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1348ee31-0821-4310-b9eb-caa5c8d90399
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33ee0db-b956-48be-9891-70bb79518d83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - UWECont
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,570 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,570 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIM STUDY ABROAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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