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title: "SU132(26) UCAS Media Exhibitions and Digital Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06544a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# SU132(26) UCAS Media Exhibitions and Digital Media

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06544a

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## Summary

Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "SU132(26) UCAS Media Exhibitions and Digital Media." This contract pertains to student recruitment services via exhibitions and digital media activities such as email marketing and display advertising, and falls within the higher education services industry. The process reached the award stage with UCAS Media Ltd as the sole supplier, due to its exclusive management of undergraduate university application data. The contract period will commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2030, with a gross contract value of £1,800,000. The rationale for direct award lies in UCAS Media Ltd’s unique ability to meet the University’s requirements, operating under a light-touch procurement regime, with the final signature date scheduled for 27th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital media and exhibition services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Firms with capabilities in targeted digital media and email marketing stand poised to collaborate with UCAS Media Ltd, potentially exploring sub-contracting or partnership opportunities. Given UCAS Media Ltd's monopolistic position in managing undergraduate application data, only businesses intending to work alongside UCAS can effectively engage with this procurement project. The contract supports growth by leveraging targeted advertising expertise to enhance student recruitment, thereby benefiting entities involved in higher education services and related digital media ventures.

## Notice

Provision of student recruitment services through a combination of exhibitions and targeted digital media activity, including email marketing and display advertising. The stated contract amount is a maximum call off value.

### Procurement Information

UCAS Media ltd is the sole custodian of the data required to support this activity, as it exclusively manages all UK undergraduate university applications. No other organisation holds the official applicant data or possesses the capability to deliver the proposed service. As a result, UCAS Media Ltd is the only provider able to meet the University's requirements for this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013590-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013590-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013590-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ucas.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

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