---
title: "Student Conversion Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671d9"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
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# Student Conversion Partnership

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671d9

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## Summary

Bournemouth University has concluded the "Student Conversion Partnership" procurement process, awarding Uni-Quest Ltd a contract valued at £995,040 to deliver services during the next two student recruitment cycles. Situated in Poole, UK, the university employed a direct award method, under urgent circumstances, to address time-sensitive needs linked to the student admissions cycle. The contract period is scheduled from 14th April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the award status currently pending and key signatures scheduled by 13th April 2026. The completed procurement process falls within the services category and adheres to legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in student recruitment services and related business services, particularly those able to swiftly adapt to time-critical requirements in educational settings. The procurement seeks service providers capable of enhancing student conversion outcomes through strategic methodologies. While the award has been made to a large supplier, firms with innovative solutions in business-related services may find similar opportunities to support educational institutions in meeting their strategic objectives, potentially broadening their influence within the education sector.

## Notice

The direct award for commercial activity for the next two recruitment cycles.

### Procurement Information

The requirement is time-critical due to the external student admissions cycle which Bournemouth University has no control over. There is a need for urgent intervention to address external pressures and support conversion outcomes within the current cycle. Without implementation within this window, the opportunity to influence outcomes for the forthcoming intake would be lost and could not be recovered. The relevant activity must be implemented ahead of the key admissions engagement period in order to secure conversion for the forthcoming intake. Failure to implement within this window would mean Bournemouth University misses the current recruitment cycle, resulting in an irreversible loss of opportunity to affect conversion outcomes. Certain detailed elements of the service delivery methodology and strategic approach will be withheld from publication in accordance with section 94 of the Procurement Act 2023, as their disclosure would prejudice commercial interests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028510-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £995,040 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNI-QUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028510-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026453-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028510-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026453-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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