---
title: "UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8d4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8d4

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a procurement process for the "UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support," aiming to enhance the efficiency of its admissions services. The procurement falls under the public undertaking sector, specifically in education and training services, and is managed through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. The contract, awarded on 20th May 2026, spans from 1st July 2026 to 31st August 2026 and has a total value of £48,960. This project will be carried out across several regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with the award notice published on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on educational services to expand their market presence within the public sector. With the award being granted to UNI-QUEST LTD, a Sheffield-based SME, it highlights the potential for similar companies to compete in specialised service contracts with public universities. Companies offering niche educational support services might find it beneficial to engage in such contracts, leveraging their expertise to deliver competitive, tailored solutions in a limited competition environment.

## Notice

UniQuest Locum Admissions Service - Clearing Support(UoB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 11:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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