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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 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the University of the West of England, a public authority and sub-central government entity, acting as the buying organisation. The contract titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students" falls under the services category, specifically focused on placement services of personnel. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached its award stage as of January 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised for this process, operating below the threshold without competition. The commencement of the contract was set for 17th December 2025, with its completion the following day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like NewWay Consultancy Limited, the awarded supplier for this contract. Businesses specialising in service provision for educational institutions, particularly those offering student placement services, may find similar opportunities suitable for future participation. The below-threshold, non-competitive nature of this procurement indicates an advantageous entry point for businesses looking to engage with public sector entities such as universities and strengthen their portfolios through targeted service offerings in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

CE-20-0158_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004410-2026
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
£26,887 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 18 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NEWWAY CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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