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Membership for UCAS

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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25 Jul 2024 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for a membership subscription with UCAS Media Ltd. The contract, identified as SC12351/24, pertains to administration services in the education sector and will facilitate the university’s access to clearing packages in 2023. The tender was finalised with a minimum value of £98,000 and an ultimate value of £117,600. The contractual period extends from 23rd February 2024 to 23rd February 2025. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is now in the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 27th February 2024.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in administration services, particularly those experienced in supporting educational institutions. While the procurement is complete, similar future tenders could provide growth prospects for large-scale service providers capable of delivering comprehensive and tailored administrative solutions. The selective procurement method highlights the importance of being part of approved frameworks to secure such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Membership for UCAS

Notice Description

Membership for UCAS, this payment is for the clearing packages used in 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-782bb1b6-b4fe-4ab4-96a3-9975cd2af4a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e8fd80c-fa05-43c4-93b4-d8554320be70
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2025 1-2 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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