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Commission intake for Students 2025/26

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Commission intake for Students 2025/26" was conducted by the University of the West of England, a sub-central public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting personnel placement services. The procurement was completed through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2025 and is set to cover a short period from 29th to 30th November 2025, with the total value estimated at £31,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those offering expertise in educational or personnel placement services. Such firms, especially those equipped to provide cross-border education solutions, can leverage their capabilities to deliver quality services while tapping into new markets, such as engaging with overseas education providers. LinkedU Overseas Education Limited, an SME based in Hong Kong, has been awarded this contract, showcasing that entities outside the UK can also successfully compete and collaborate within the UK public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Commission intake for Students 2025/26

Notice Description

CE-20-0205_ Commission intakes for students 2025/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078834-2025
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

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2025 - 30 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

LINKEDU OVERSEAS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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