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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 12:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of the West of England, designated under the UKPRN identifier 10007164, involved a direct procurement method titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students." This process, classified within the services industry category, specifically focused on placement services of personnel. Located in Bristol, UK, the procurement was conducted under the legal basis 2023/54, and the contract was awarded to Adventus Education Pte Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Singapore. The tendering process, tagged as direct and below threshold without competition, concluded with an active award status dated 20 January 2026, following the completion of the contract for the period 19-20 December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and placement services, particularly those capable of navigating direct and niche procurement processes. Given the contract's targeted nature and the potential for future commissions related to academic intakes, companies that can furnish quality student placement and recruitment services stand a favourable chance of thriving. This is especially pertinent for firms looking to expand into or enhance their presence within the UK educational services sector, leveraging the track record of high-quality delivery and large-scale operations. Businesses with experience in international educational markets may find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

CE-22-0177_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004769-2026
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
Large

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
£74,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

ADVENTUS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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