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UCAS Capitation fee

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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28 Aug 2024 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for the UCAS Capitation fee, requiring the use of the UCAS application system for processing and accepting all undergraduate students in compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) regulations. This procurement, classified under Higher Education Services (CPV: 80300000), was carried out through a single tender action below the threshold, and covers the 2024 entry cycle. The procurement method employed was direct, with the contract period starting on 1 August 2024 and ending on 31 July 2025. The end date for the tender period was 4 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in higher education services, particularly those capable of providing specialised application processing systems like UCAS. The procurement process creates a structured revenue stream based on the number of accepted students, which could be beneficial for companies aiming to capitalise on formal educational processes. However, given the nature of this direct procurement, it is particularly advantageous for businesses with pre-established relationships and proven capabilities in managing large-scale educational application systems and compliance with government regulations.

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Notice Title

UCAS Capitation fee

Notice Description

As part of the OfS regulations, we are required to use the UCAS application system to process and accept all undergraduate students. This requirement from the government extends to all HEI's in the UK and is the sole central application system available for this purpose. UCAS Capitation fee is a charge for every student that is accepted by the University. This covers our 2024 entry cycle and is calculated on the number of acceptances. There are two instalments, one based on an estimate based from the previous cycle, and the second, adjusting for the actual number. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b13e579-ad68-42fe-a7b1-a902226a12d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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