Award

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students" was conducted by the University of the West of England, a buying organisation located in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Placement services of personnel" and is relevant to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has passed the award stage, with finalisation completed on 21st January 2026. Previously, the tender period ended on 10th December 2025. The procurement was carried out using the "Other - UWECONT" method and is specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers growth opportunities for SMEs involved in personnel placement services, providing a contract valued at £166,195. Businesses that specialise in student placement services and those capable of providing services within the South West region of the UK are particularly well-suited to compete. The award was granted to Study International UK Ltd (Jersey), illustrating the potential for international companies to successfully engage in UK public sector procurement. The contract period was notably concise, from 11th December 2025 to 12th December 2025, emphasising the need for quick and efficient deployment of services.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

CE-20-0157_Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1196f6c-b464-465e-bb31-a59da1f0611d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67cc075-2787-4b1a-bf7c-4896e751b814
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

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


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,195 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,195 £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

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

STUDY INTERNATIONAL UK LTD (JERSEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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