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Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has concluded a procurement process titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students," categorised under services with a focus on personnel placement services. This procurement, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, was managed through a direct method, specifically for below-threshold contracts without competition. The contract was awarded to Crizac Ltd, a Birmingham-based company, on 11th December 2025 and became active from 12th to 13th December 2025 with a contract value of £27,000 gross. The procurement process is tagged as complete and is detailed in UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the personnel placement industry, specifically those capable of providing services for educational institutions. Crizac Ltd, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, secured the contract, underscoring the potential for SMEs to compete successfully. Companies with experience in delivering specialised services to sub-central government authorities, particularly within the academic sector, would find such tenders beneficial for business growth and strategic partnerships. This highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage with public authorities in delivering targeted and impactful service provision.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

13914704_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004270-2026
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
£22,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 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

CRIZAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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