Award

UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

29 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a procurement process for the "UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support," aiming to enhance the efficiency of its admissions services. The procurement falls under the public undertaking sector, specifically in education and training services, and is managed through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. The contract, awarded on 20th May 2026, spans from 1st July 2026 to 31st August 2026 and has a total value of £48,960. This project will be carried out across several regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with the award notice published on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on educational services to expand their market presence within the public sector. With the award being granted to UNI-QUEST LTD, a Sheffield-based SME, it highlights the potential for similar companies to compete in specialised service contracts with public universities. Companies offering niche educational support services might find it beneficial to engage in such contracts, leveraging their expertise to deliver competitive, tailored solutions in a limited competition environment.

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Notice Title

UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support

Notice Description

UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support(UoB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNI-QUEST

Further Information

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