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CE-23-0030_Commission 2024/2025 - Jan 2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 May 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "CE-23-0030_Commission 2024/2025 - Jan 2025" was awarded by the University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. This contract, which falls under the services category specialising in recruitment services, has completed its procurement stage, reaching the award phase. The contract period began on 29th March 2025 and concluded on 30th March 2025. The procurement method involved a below-threshold approach, though specifics remain unspecified. The supplier awarded the contract is Kaplan Partner Services HK Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Hong Kong. The contract was officially signed on 28th March 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 33,300.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, as it involves strategic positions for student intakes on an international scale. Enterprises familiar with educational recruitment processes and possessing the capability to manage logistics across borders would find this opportunity well-suited to their skillset. Such contracts not only provide financial gain but also enhance a firm's portfolio by associating with reputable institutions like the University of the West of England. Consequently, businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and reputation within the educational sector can achieve significant growth by engaging in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CE-23-0030_Commission 2024/2025 - Jan 2025

Notice Description

CE-23-0030_Commission 2024/2025 - Jan 2025 intake 7 students + Sep and Nov 2025 PSE On campus 3 students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05151c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£33,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN PARTNER SERVICES HK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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