Award

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, UK, has completed a direct procurement process under the project titled "Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake". This process falls under the services category, specifically related to placement services of personnel. The procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition and the related contract was signed on 13th January 2026. The contract period was from 14th to 15th January 2026, culminating in an agreement with LTU Education Center, a supplier based in Hong Kong. This award is part of a strategy for the intake of students and includes provisions for on-campus activities and a summer camp.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services and those experienced in managing international student placements and related activities. The project is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer responsive and adaptable services meeting the specific needs outlined by educational institutions. Given the process was delivered below threshold without competition, it suggests a streamlined procurement method favouring established relationships and demonstrating prior successful similar engagements. Businesses with a focus on educational services and the ability to operate within this framework are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake

Notice Description

13817761_ Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for student + PSE On campus + Summer camp

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009878-2026
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
£33,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 15 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

LTU EDUCATION CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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