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Commission 2025/2026 intake

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, UK. The procurement titled "Commission 2025/2026 intake" was categorised under recruitment services within the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage. Key details include the procurement method, which was direct and below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 26th November 2025, with a contract period from 27th to 28th November 2025. The primary location of service delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically in the region identified as UKK12.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with a prominent educational institution. Although the procurement process was completed without competition, similar future opportunities from the University of the West of England might involve competitive bidding. The procurement process favoured smaller entities, as indicated by the awarded supplier, Kaplan Partner Services HK Limited, classified as an SME. Businesses with expertise in recruitment service provision should note this tender as a reference for potential future collaborations and focus on building tailored offerings that align with sub-central government requirements.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 intake

Notice Description

CE-23-0030_ Commission 2025/2026 intake

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078788-2025
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
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
£23,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 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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