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250210 Contract for Admissions Processing Services

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 18:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 17:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast, a sub-central government public authority under Northern Irish devolved regulations, recently completed the procurement of admissions processing services. The procurement process was carried out under an open procedure, culminating in an award on 16th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 11th February 2026 and set to conclude on 10th February 2027, with a possibility of extension. This contract, focused on services within the business development consultancy sector, involved activities primarily concerning international student applications submitted through the Queen's Application Management System. The chosen supplier, UNI-QUEST LTD, an SME based in Sheffield, was awarded this contract valued at £450,000 with a gross amount of £540,000, highlighting a significant opportunity within the UK, especially in the UKN region.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for companies specialising in business development consultancy services. Organisations that are adept at handling large volumes of data, offering operational efficiency and high accuracy in processing applications will find significant growth potential here. With a primary focus on international applications and potential auxiliary support during peak periods, businesses that can offer scalable solutions and innovative admissions support will be well-placed to compete in such tenders. Moreover, Queen's University Belfast's openness to extending the contract by up to four additional years indicates long-term partnership prospects for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250210 Contract for Admissions Processing Services

Notice Description

The Admissions and Access team in Queen's University Belfast has identified the need for a Supplier to provide Admissions Processing Services for any in-scope Applicant, who submits an application via the Queen's Application Management System (AMS) or as stipulated within the Admissions Protocols, across all intake periods throughout the year. Applications from students requiring a University Review will be returned to Queen's for action. The requirement will mainly be focused upon international applications to the institution, but support may be required during peak periods to provide assistance in domestic applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 Months which shall be entirely at the discretion of Queen's and shall be subject to satisfactory review of performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a75c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004001-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-10-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNI-QUEST LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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