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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 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students." The contract was awarded under the services category and specifically involves placement services of personnel. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as below-threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 9th December 2025. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract active from 10th to 11th December 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £112,125, with a net amount of £93,437.50, highlighting the strategic investment in student services by the university.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in providing personnel placement services. The award to Bacobs and Newgenerations Limited, based in Lagos, Nigeria, reflects an inclusive approach towards international businesses capable of meeting the service criteria. Enterprises seeking to expand their service offerings in the education sector and those specialising in student management and personnel services should view such contracts as growth opportunities by delivering bespoke solutions that align with institutional goals. Businesses with a keen interest in developing partnerships with academic bodies in the UK will find participation in contracts like these invaluable for market growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Description

CE-22-0134_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004772-2026
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
£93,437 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 11 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

BACOBS AND NEWGENERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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