CSCSE cooperation agreement Commission 2025/2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSCSE cooperation agreement Commission 2025/2026," was conducted by the University of the West of England, a leading educational institution based in Bristol, England. This process was in the 'award' stage, with the contract awarded to the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. The procurement was classified under the "placement services of personnel" category and focused on student placements, involving an estimated contract value of £290,607.50. The procurement activity occurred in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 11th May 2026, and the contract executed on 12th and 13th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and personnel placement services, particularly those with experience in international academic exchanges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage, given the tender's suitability for this business scale. Engaging in such procurement processes can promote growth through international partnerships and expanded service offerings in academic environments. Furthermore, the emphasis on student intake services for the 2025/2026 and 2023/2024 academic years underscores the long-term potential for businesses in the education sector to foster robust relationships with educational institutions in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSCSE cooperation agreement Commission 2025/2026

Notice Description

CSCSE cooperation agreement Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students + Commission 2023/2024 - Jan 2024 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4364d14e-3f94-475a-bf40-6aba7111eb1f
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
£290,607 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,607 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 13 May 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
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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

CHINESE SERVICE CENTER FOR SCHOLARLY EXCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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