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Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for student

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for student" project, primarily involving placement services of personnel. This procurement falls under the services category and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as "Other - UWECONT", reflecting a distinct approach to selecting suppliers, and is suitable for SMEs. The tender period concluded on 10th December 2025, and the contract was awarded on the same date, with the contract period running from 11th December 2025 to 12th December 2025. The University acted as the buying organisation, ensuring that the required services are in place for students in the forthcoming academic intake.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs like Creation Way Limited, who successfully secured the contract valued at £175,577.50. Businesses specialising in personnel placement services within the educational sector could greatly benefit from such opportunities, as institutions often require strategic partners to enhance their operational efficiency. The procurement approach indicates a favourability towards agile and specialised service providers, which bodes well for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their business within the academic services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for student

Notice Description

CE-20-0052_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for student

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38fc1f6c-291e-4a4d-ab27-a580fdf876ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4acf86-1953-4fe3-8f3d-16b8101c9414
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£175,577 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,577 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 12 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

CREATION WAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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