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Twin Education Placements VEAT

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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20 Dec 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has completed a procurement process to directly award a contract to Twin Education for "Twin Education Placements VEAT", an initiative in the recruitment services industry. The contract will support the university's strategic goals by providing a tailored placement service for international students. This award, under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, involves services classified under CPV code 79600000. The formal contract, valued at £290,000, was signed on 20th December 2024. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and it targets the Oxford region (UKJ14) within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing bespoke educational and placement services, especially those focusing on international student recruitment. Twin Education's proven capability in delivering tailored placement solutions positions them uniquely to meet Oxford Brookes University's needs, highlighting the demand for specialised and flexible services in the sector. Companies with similar expertise and a strong network in education placements can find significant business growth potential by offering innovative and customised solutions in university recruitment programmes.

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Notice Title

Twin Education Placements VEAT

Notice Description

Oxford Brookes University plans to directly award a contract to Twin Education under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Twin Education offers a unique, tailored placement service for international students that supports the university's strategic goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Twin Education provides a unique capability and a flexible and enhanced placement service for international students that aligns with the University's strategic objective to grow student recruitment and improve placement outcomes.

Procurement Information

Oxford Brookes University intends to award this contract directly to Twin Education under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Twin Education provides a unique capability and a flexible and enhanced placement service for international students that aligns with the University's strategic objective to grow student recruitment and improve placement outcomes. Twin Education's extensive network and its established partnerships have proven its capability for securing high placement rates. It offers a bespoke solution that no other supplier has been able to offer or replicate. An open procurement process could risk exposing sensitive details of the university's recruitment and placement strategies, potentially undermining its competitive position and market growth efforts. As such, this direct award ensures the timely and effective implementation of a critical new entry point and placement approach, essential for achieving targeted recruitment and financial viability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ca05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041149-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 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
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sonia Morgan
Contact Email
s.morgan@brookes.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWIN GROUP

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