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Commission 2025/2026 Student intake

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority in sub-central government located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, has concluded the procurement process for the "Commission 2025/2026 Student intake" project. This tender falls under the services category and pertains to placement services of personnel. The procurement followed a direct method, specifically below-threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to AH&Z Associates Limited (Bangladesh), a supplier classified as a small or medium enterprise (SME). The contract is active with a financial gross value of £204,990.74 and was signed on 28th November 2025, spanning the period from 29th November to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel placement services. With focus on expanding student intake, companies offering recruitment or educational consultancy services may find this an attractive market to target for business growth. SMEs that offer innovative solutions in these areas, particularly those with experience in international student placement, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The contract location in the United Kingdom provides a stable and prosperous market, further enhancing business growth prospects for qualified enterprises.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 Student intake

Notice Description

15239512_ Commission 2025/2026 Student intake

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079022-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,825 £100K-£500K

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

AH&Z ASSOCIATES LIMITED (BANGLADESH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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