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Provision of Data Services, Market Insight and Media Delivery

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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14 Mar 2022 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is conducting a limited procurement process for the provision of data services, specifically market insight and media delivery, to UCAS Media Limited. This tender, identified as SU121(22), aims to support the university in increasing undergraduate student numbers. The contract is valued at £600,000 and has been awarded for a period of up to two years. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 23rd February 2022. The relevant location for the delivery of these services is Swansea, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, market analysis, and recruitment strategies, particularly those with expertise in the education sector. As UCAS Media Limited holds exclusive rights to the necessary data required for this project, only providers capable of offering unique value propositions that align with the university’s strategic goals will be competitive. Smaller firms and SMEs that can leverage innovative approaches to student recruitment may find this sector particularly conducive for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Data Services, Market Insight and Media Delivery

Notice Description

The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03217e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006884-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

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