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Enrolment Based Partnership Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the University of the West of England for an "Enrolment Based Partnership Agreement" intended for the Sep 2025 intake of students. Located in Bristol, UK, this public authority falls under the sub-central government category. The tender involves placement services and follows a direct procurement method, executed without competition, and is categorised under services. The process is in the award stage, having been completed with the contract awarded on 9th January 2026. The contract's active period is from 10th January to 11th January 2026, valued at £105,100 excluding VAT with a gross amount of £126,120.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs providing professional placement services given its focus on enrolment-based agreements. The awarded supplier, Studyportals BV, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, highlights the cross-border business potential within the services industry. Companies engaged in educational services, especially those with expertise or experience in student enrolment management, would find this contract beneficial for establishing or expanding partnerships with educational institutions like the University of the West of England. Such collaborations can enhance a company's portfolio, offer insights into the UK market, and create pathways for future or larger-scale project opportunities.

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Notice Title

Enrolment Based Partnership Agreement

Notice Description

Enrolment Based Partnership Agreement Commission for 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake of students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064718
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010034-2026
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
£105,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 11 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

STUDYPORTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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