---
title: "Unibuddy student engagement platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05191e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Unibuddy student engagement platform

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05191e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the award of a contract titled "Unibuddy student engagement platform". This contract is within the services industry, specifically subscription services, offering a peer-to-peer platform for higher education institutions. The contract was awarded to Unibuddy Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), following a direct procurement method deemed below the threshold for competition. The contract commencement date is 26th April 2025, and it is set to conclude on 25th April 2026, thus spanning a year with an agreed gross value of £54,280.79 GBP. The contractual obligations were fully realized as of 23rd April 2025, aligning with the stages of completion and activation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the digital services and higher education sectors. Companies that provide innovative tech solutions, particularly those facilitating communication and engagement in educational settings, are likely to find similar opportunities beneficial for business expansion. The use of a direct procurement method without competition indicates a niche segment where unique solutions can lead to direct contracts, fostering growth for SMEs capable of providing targeted and effective platforms for peer interaction and support in education. The engagement with a public-sector entity like the City of London highlights potential scalability and credibility for businesses aiming to enter or expand in governmental or educational domains.

## Notice

Unibuddy student engagement platform for higher education institutions. Unibuddy is a peer-to-peer platform that connects prospective students with current student ambassadors and alumni, enabling them to gain authentic insights into university life and make informed decisions about higher education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023358-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | CITY OF LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIBUDDY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023358-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023358-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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