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title: "Provision of Student and Education Sector Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0307ba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-01-06"
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# Provision of Student and Education Sector Data

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0307ba

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University is currently in the awarded stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Student and Education Sector Data". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on data services with an award value of £426,528. The contract was signed on 6th January 2022 and involves services related to student recruitment data, such as UCAS application patterns and student behaviour. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, as the necessary data is only available from UCAS, which holds exclusive rights related to UK undergraduate applications.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those in data analytics, marketing services, and education insights. Companies that specialise in creating and managing recruitment data solutions or advertising services for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on student recruitment intelligence, businesses can position themselves to provide valuable services that can enhance student insights for universities, thereby fostering growth and establishing strong partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of student recruitment data and subsequent student recruitment advertising services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of student recruitment data and subsequent student recruitment advertising services, including pre-applicant database, UCAS application patterns and number, University admission behaviours and numbers, etc. for UK undergraduate university applications.

### Procurement Information

The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of student recruitment intelligence and student recruitment advertising services as UCAS are the sole holder of the data required to enable this proven and sophisticated approach to student recruitment (pre-applicant database, UCAS application patterns and number, University admission behaviours and numbers, etc.) as they alone handle UK undergraduate university applications. The contract is for a 12-month period. The award is made in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000293-2022 |
| Notice type | Award 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £426,528 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCAS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72321000 - Added-value database services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000293-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mmu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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