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Clearing 2025 campaign UCAS package activities

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Clearing 2025 campaign UCAS package activities" was initiated by the University of the West of England, focusing on advertising services within the education sector. The procurement process involved a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this tender proceeded through to the award stage, which was completed with an active award status on 30th January 2026. Key figures include a total contract value of £38,098.86, with the contract period running briefly from 31st January to 1st February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises engaged in advertising services, particularly those experienced with framework agreements and serving educational institutions. Firms like SMRS Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential benefits and growth in participating in such procurement processes, further cementing their presence in the industry. The framework-based procurement method allows SMEs to leverage existing agreements, thereby streamlining the participation process and enhancing competitive edges for suitable businesses.

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Notice Title

Clearing 2025 campaign UCAS package activities

Notice Description

Clearing 2025 campaign UCAS package activities covering the period up until Sept 2026 - Framework Ref: PFB4051 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69bf2282-3f43-41e0-a5f3-93b9dba30db2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ce0416-cd37-435f-8cbc-9a2cefc91af1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,098 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,098 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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