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13410312 Commission 2025/2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, procured higher education services for their Commission 2025/2026 initiative, targeted at the January 2026 intake for students. The procurement process, now at the award stage, involved awarding a contract valued at £23,250 to Bristol Academic Partners Pvt Limited. The services are classified under the CPV code 80300000, indicating a focus on higher education, with delivery set in the South West of England. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2026, and the contract is scheduled to run from 25th to 26th March 2026. The procurement method used was UWEcont, a distinctive approach employed by the university.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), as Bristol Academic Partners Pvt Limited is a SME, reflecting the suitability of the procurement process for similar businesses. Companies involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in higher education, could find this contract appealing for expansion and collaboration. The strategic partnership with a reputable buyer like the University of the West of England could help businesses enhance their credibility and gain exposure in the academic sector. The region of South West England offers a conducive economic environment, potentially benefiting businesses seeking growth opportunities in this locality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

13410312 Commission 2025/2026

Notice Description

13410312 Commission 2025/2026 - Jan 2026 intake for students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-916bc613-0bfd-4a90-bd7c-28dac70b031d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1c74c3-d58f-48e4-b759-2a6c53b5378e
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 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

BRISTOL ACADEMIC PARTNERS PVT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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