Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane, Headington,
Oxford
OX3 0BP
Contact
Sonia Morgan
Telephone
+44 11111111
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Twin Education Placements VEAT
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Oxford Brookes University plans to directly award a contract to Twin Education under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Twin Education offers a unique, tailored placement service for international students that supports the university’s strategic goals.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £290,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Twin Education provides a unique capability and a flexible and enhanced placement service for international students that aligns with the University's strategic objective to grow student recruitment and improve placement outcomes.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Oxford Brookes University intends to award this contract directly to Twin Education under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Twin Education provides a unique capability and a flexible and enhanced placement service for international students that aligns with the University's strategic objective to grow student recruitment and improve placement outcomes.
Twin Education’s extensive network and its established partnerships have proven its capability for securing high placement rates. It offers a bespoke solution that no other supplier has been able to offer or replicate. An open procurement process could risk exposing sensitive details of the university's recruitment and placement strategies, potentially undermining its competitive position and market growth efforts. As such, this direct award ensures the timely and effective implementation of a critical new entry point and placement approach, essential for achieving targeted recruitment and financial viability.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Twin Group
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £290,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom