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title: "SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06544d"
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# SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for ‘SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media’ is managed by Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on the provision of student recruitment services via exhibitions and digital media activities such as email marketing and display advertising, categorised under advertising and marketing services. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 27th February 2026, and set to commence on 1st March 2026, ending on 28th February 2030. Due to the unique capabilities required for this contract, it was awarded directly to UCAS Media Ltd, as the sole custodian of the necessary data. The procurement method was direct award, justified by intellectual property and exclusive rights held by the supplier, with the contract valued at £1,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in higher education marketing and student recruitment sectors. Businesses that can offer innovative digital media strategies and exhibition services will find this contract particularly advantageous for enhancing their market presence and developing strategic relationships within the academic sector. Large-scale enterprises with an established track record in delivering complex and data-driven marketing solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities facilitated by Swansea University, particularly if they can leverage exclusive partnerships or unique data access similar to UCAS Media Ltd.

## Notice

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

### Procurement Information

UCAS 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 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/018009-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 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 | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018009-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013600-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013593-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018009-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013600-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013593-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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