Scope
Reference
SSJ068
Description
University of South Wales require a contract that conducts data insights and market research which will deliver core marketing activity to prospective students, their families, carers, teachers and advisors. Therefore, a decision was made to complete a direct award.
The final contract value is subject to internal approval, the maximum permitted value is stated in the notice.
Contract 1. UCAS Media Partnership
Supplier
Contract value
- £290,371 excluding VAT
- £348,445 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 31 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 November 2025 to 6 November 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
Contract locations
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
UCAS Media Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLW-4791-YWWY
Rosehill, New Barn Lane
Gloucestershire
GL52 3LZ
United Kingdom
Email: E.Barnes@ucas.ac.uk
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UCAS Media Partnership
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
University of South Wales,
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Libby Roberts
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales