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CE-20-0266 Commission 2025/2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed an award process titled "CE-20-0266 Commission 2025/2026" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on placement services of personnel. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage being the award and contracting process finalised as of 24th March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, categorised as below the threshold, without competition. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and concluded on 4th March 2026, with a gross value of £49,691.83.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities for firms specialising in educational and personnel placement services within the public sector. The award was secured by Mango Learning Express Company Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Bangkok, Thailand, indicating the suitability for similarly scaled organisations to participate in such procurements. The direct procurement method illustrates efficiency in acquiring specialised services, potentially beneficial for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in educational services across sub-central governmental bodies in the UK.

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Notice Title

CE-20-0266 Commission 2025/2026

Notice Description

CE-20-0266 Commission 2025/2026 - Sep 2025 intake for students + PSE on campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026965-2026
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
£41,409 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 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

MANGO LEARNING EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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