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Provision of Data Services, Market Insight and Media Delivery

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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23 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has successfully awarded a contract titled "Provision of Data Services, Market Insight and Media Delivery" to UCAS Media. This procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Swansea, UK. The procurement process was classified as limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, and the contract has a value of £600,000, active as of 23rd February 2022. Notably, a voluntary ten-day standstill period was implemented prior to the contract's award, concluding on 7th March 2022, allowing for any objections to be raised.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in data services, market insights, and media delivery, particularly those with expertise in student recruitment and education-related analytics. Companies positioned within the higher education sector or those offering innovative digital solutions may find this tender an ideal platform to expand their market presence and contribute to increasing undergraduate student numbers in collaboration with Swansea University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Data Services, Market Insight and Media Delivery

Notice Description

The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-118694
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB389669
    Provision of Data Services, Market Insight and Media Delivery - The University seeks to award a contract for provision of data, market insight and media delivery to UCAS Media Limited, in order to assist with increasing Undergraduate student numbers. UCAS Media Ltd is the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment, as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for up to a 2 year period. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

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