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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 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully awarded a contract to the London College of Legal Studies South for the provision of placement services of personnel. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on educational intake for the September 2025 session. The contract is part of a tender process titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students," which was completed without competition, using a direct procurement method below the threshold. Located in Bristol, UK, the University operates as a sub-central government public authority. This contract was initiated in the tender stage and was signed on 17th December 2025, with the contract period running briefly from 18th to 19th December 2025. The gross contract value amounts to £59,160.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in the educational sector, particularly those specialising in student placement services. It's an ideal opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational programmes and personnel placement to engage with a reputable public authority like the University of the West of England. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the UK educational sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality services in a short time frame, would find this contract advantageous. The collaboration with the London College of Legal Studies South exemplifies the potential for international educational institutions to contribute to higher education service offerings in the UK.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

CE-23-0010_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06097c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004626-2026
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
£49,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

LONDON COLLEGE OF LEGAL STUDIES SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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