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UoB Foundation Partner

University of Bath

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 14:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking a partner for the creation of an International Pathway College (IPC) to enhance its international student recruitment, with a competitive contract award valued at £79.5 million. The location for delivery is the University campus in Bath, United Kingdom, under the services category of business and management consultancy. The procurement method employed was open with a flexible competitive procedure. This process, started with a tender phase, has reached the award stage, pending finalisation by 9th April 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 10th April 2026, lasting until 9th April 2031, with possible extensions or renewal up to 2036.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in consultancy services, especially those focused on educational enhancement and international partnerships. Large-scale service providers, particularly those with expertise in higher education consultancy, are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The evolving educational sector, amplified by international collaborations, offers pathways for growth through partnerships like this, supporting long-term strategic goals and providing access to the University of Bath's expanding global academic network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UoB Foundation Partner

Notice Description

The University of Bath is seeking a Partner to support our international student recruitment ambitions through the creation of an embedded International Pathway College (IPC) on or close to the University campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract term will be for an initial period of 10 years with a built in review point at 5 years. The option to continue for the second 5 year period of the 10 year contract will be subject to assessment of agreed targets and KPIs and discussed through joint governance. The University reserves the right to award extension periods after the first 5 years as individual extensions of 1 year or one single extension of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£79,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bath
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Postcode Area
Bath
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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Study Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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