---
title: "SU132(26) UCAS Media Exhibitions and Digital Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06544c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-06544c

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## Summary

Swansea University's procurement process, titled "SU132(26) UCAS Media Exhibitions and Digital Media," falls under the higher education services industry category. The contract involves delivering student recruitment services via exhibitions and digital media, including email marketing and display advertising, throughout the United Kingdom. This tender process has reached the award stage, with a contract period commencing on 2 March 2026 and concluding on 28 February 2030. A direct award method was chosen, as UCAS Media Ltd exclusively possesses the required data and capability to execute the outlined services, making it the sole provider able to fulfil Swansea University's specific procurement needs. Key dates include the upcoming contract signature due by 27 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for UCAS Media Ltd, particularly in the education sector, by potentially expanding their reach and influence in student recruitment through strategic digital channels and exhibition platforms. Businesses with expertise in leveraging data for targeted marketing and possessing exclusive rights to intellectual property stand to benefit considerably. Those capable of offering niche services in higher education marketing would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders, particularly those requiring exclusive access to specific datasets or industry insights.

## 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/013592-2026 |
| 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/013592-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013592-2026
  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

## Provenance

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