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SU129(25) Access to Student Circus Platform

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, a sub-central public authority located in Swansea, UK, has completed the procurement process for providing access to the Student Circus platform, which assists international students in finding employment post-graduation and offers visa information when necessary. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award under Welsh devolved regulations and fell below the competition threshold. The contract, titled "SU129(25) Access to Student Circus Platform", was awarded to Student Circus Ltd, a large supplier based in London, and is categorised under services related to advertising and marketing. This process reached its award stage on 23rd October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2028.

The tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of offering specialised platforms aimed at international student employability and visa support. Companies with expertise in IT services, educational tools, or recruitment platforms would be well-suited to capitalise on this type of contract in future procurement opportunities. The direct procurement method used here implies that businesses providing unique, niche services, especially those tailored to specific educational or regulatory contexts, could stand out in similar tenders, allowing them to secure contracts without extensive competition.

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Notice Title

SU129(25) Access to Student Circus Platform

Notice Description

Access to a platform which assists international students find employment following graduation in the UK or home countries, as well as providing relevant visa information where relevant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067795-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,349 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDENT CIRCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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