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SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media

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 completed a procurement process for the contract titled "SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment – exhibitions and digital media," which focuses on services to aid in student recruitment through exhibitions and digital media, including email and display advertising. The procurement method used was limited, with the rationale centred on the exclusive capabilities of UCAS Media, which holds necessary data for engagement with prospective students. The award was made on 23rd February 2022, following a voluntary standstill period concluding on 7th March 2022. This initiative falls under the services industry category and was conducted from the University’s Procurement Office in Swansea, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, student recruitment solutions, or those who offer exhibition services. Companies with experience in reaching out to prospective students and providing insightful data analytics would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contracting was specifically directed towards the unique capabilities of UCAS Media. Firms within the education sector that have innovative approaches or technologies that can enhance student recruitment processes may find this a valuable area to explore for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media

Notice Description

The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. 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 the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. 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 the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. 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-119024
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119024
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

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=FEB389672
    SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media - The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

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