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CE-23-0133 Commission 2025/2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "CE-23-0133 Commission 2025/2026" was undertaken by the University of the West of England, a public authority under sub-central government classification. The process, which is located in Bristol, UK (region UKK12), focused on personnel placement services within the services category. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with key dates marking the contract signing on 10 February 2026 and its active period from 11 February 2026 to 12 February 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and occurred without competition.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in services, particularly those offering personnel placement services. The contract, awarded to M Square Business Solutions Inc, a supplier based in Kelowna, Canada, reflects the potential for international business engagements with organisations like the University of the West of England. Businesses with expertise and capabilities in the specified service category are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, enabling expansion into new markets and fostering connections with higher education institutions.

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Notice Title

CE-23-0133 Commission 2025/2026

Notice Description

CE-23-0133 Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026907-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£35,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

M SQUARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC (MSM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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