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Commission 2025/2026 Student Intake

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "Commission 2025/2026 Student Intake" in the services category, specifically focusing on the placement services of personnel. The procurement was initiated through a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Expert Group Holdings Pty Limited. The contract period spanned from 26th November to 27th November 2025, with the award contract being signed on 25th November 2025. The buying organisation operates as a public authority under sub-central government classification, and the procurement addresses the UKK12 region.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in placement services within the education sector to expand their portfolio and establish connections with public authorities. Although the contract has been completed, it demonstrates the potential for similar opportunities for businesses capable of delivering large-scale services efficiently. Companies involved in educational consulting or personnel services, particularly those with significant capacity like Expert Group Holdings Pty Limited, may find similar tenders a viable route to growth by aligning their offerings with educational institutions' needs.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 Student Intake

Notice Description

CE-21-0181_ Commission 2025/2026 Student intake

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078976-2025
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

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 27 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

EXPERT GROUP HOLDINGS PTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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