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Commission 2025/2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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22 May 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England recently completed a procurement process titled "Commission 2025/2026", classified under the industry category of placement services of personnel. This was an award stage process meant to facilitate the intake of students in January 2026. The procurement involved a contract valued at £31,850 and was aimed at delivering services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a method described as "Other - UWEcont", with the tender period ending on 15th April 2026 and the contract period following immediately from 16th April to 17th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in personnel placement services. Given the successful award to Bacobs and Newgenerations Limited, an SME based in Nigeria, this procurement underscores an advantageous foothold for businesses operating internationally or with a focus on educational sector partnerships. Such contracts can drive business growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing key partnerships with notable institutions like the University of the West of England. Enterprises seeking to enhance their reach in the education sector or aiming to bolster their service offerings in student placements will find such opportunities beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026

Notice Description

CE-22-0134_ Commission 2025/2026 - Jan 2026 intake for students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0bdb70-48ed-4f55-b292-b757a8b5c5f6
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
£31,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 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

BACOBS AND NEWGENERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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