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Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students," focused on placement services of personnel. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, within the region code UKK12, this procurement falls under the services category. Notably, the process reached the award stage with a contract signed on 8th December 2025, commencing on 9th December and concluding on 10th December 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined process suited to smaller scale initiatives.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational consulting and placement services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that specialize in matching educational institutions with potential students. Given the direct procurement approach adopted by the University, businesses that already have established relationships or are able to directly meet the service requirements may find enhanced opportunities in similar future undertakings. The awarded contract to MEC Study Group Educational Consultancy underscores the potential for SMEs in securing high-value placements, thus contributing to business growth in an increasingly competitive market.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

14332113_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004616-2026
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
£43,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 10 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

MEC STUDY GROUP EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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