---
title: "Provision of Student and Education Sector Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038daa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-12-15"
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# Provision of Student and Education Sector Data

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038daa

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University awarded a contract for the provision of student and education sector data to UCAS Media Ltd. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract covers services in data and advertising related to student recruitment, with a focus on UK undergraduate university applications. The contract period is for 12 months, with a value of £386,499. The procurement process was completed on December 15, 2022, with the contract awarded to UCAS Media Ltd, providing opportunities for businesses involved in data services and advertising to compete.

This tender by Manchester Metropolitan University to procure student recruitment data and advertising services from UCAS Media Ltd presents opportunities for businesses specializing in data services and advertising campaigns. Companies with expertise in student recruitment intelligence and UK undergraduate university applications would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, allows for a standstill period before the final award, ensuring transparency and fairness in the procurement process.

## 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 numbers, 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/035473-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £386,499 |

## 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

- 15 Dec 2022 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035473-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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