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Student Intake Commission 2025/2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The "Student Intake Commission 2025/2026" procurement process was conducted by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the industry category of services with a focus on placement services of personnel, has reached the award and contract stage. The contract was signed on 15th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 16th April to 17th April 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold, without the need for competition. The main supplier is Santamonica Study Abroad Private Limited, which is based in Cochin, India. The total contract value amounted to £33,562.50, excluding VAT, with a gross value of £40,275.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those offering student placement and intake services. Companies with experience in facilitating international student admissions and partnerships with educational institutions could benefit from such engagements. Businesses that are adept at navigating governmental and academic procurement processes, especially those capable of managing contracts within the constraints of public sector regulations, are well-positioned to thrive in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Student Intake Commission 2025/2026

Notice Description

13785532_ Commission 2025/2026 - Jan 2026 intake for students + Commission 2025/2026 - Sept 2025 intake for students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047157-2026
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
Large

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
£33,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 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

SANTAMONICA STUDY ABROAD

Further Information

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