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Real-world remote placement

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a nursing students' remote placement service titled "Real-world remote placement." The contract, conducted via a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, was signed on 7 January 2026, allowing nursing students to partake in placement activities at Health Academy from 8 to 9 January 2026. Located in Bristol, Health Academy has been awarded the contract valued at £26,749.15. The procurement is categorised under medical education services within the services sector, and the award was confirmed as active on 3 February 2026.

This procurement process presents considerable opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in educational services or healthcare training facilities that can offer real-world placement experiences. Businesses capable of hosting remote educational placements and those looking to expand within the educational services sector can benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Such engagements can lead to long-term partnerships with academic institutions, potentially fostering growth and innovation in training and educational methodologies. The current contract with Health Academy highlights the potential for enterprises that can provide niche educational services efficiently within a specified timeframe.

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Notice Title

Real-world remote placement

Notice Description

Nursing Students attending a real-world remote placement at Health Academy for the period up to 19 December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009574-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,749 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2026 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

HEALTH ACADEMY

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