Scope
Reference
250210
Description
The Admissions and Access team in Queen's University Belfast has identified the need for a Supplier to provide Admissions Processing Services for any in-scope Applicant, who submits an application via the Queen's Application Management System (AMS) or as stipulated within the Admissions Protocols, across all intake periods throughout the year.
Applications from students requiring a University Review will be returned to Queen's for action.
The requirement will mainly be focused upon international applications to the institution, but support may be required during peak periods to provide assistance in domestic applications.
Contract 1. 250210 Contract for Admissions Processing Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2027
- Possible extension to 10 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 Months which shall be entirely at the discretion of Queen's and shall be subject to satisfactory review of performance.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 Months which shall be entirely at the discretion of Queen's and shall be subject to satisfactory review of performance.
CPV classifications
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
UNI-QUEST LTD
- Companies House: 08640061
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-9772-JYZR
77 Sidney Street
Sheffield
S1 4RG
United Kingdom
Email: info@uni-quest.co.uk
Website: https://www.uni-quest.co.uk/
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 250210 Contract for Admissions Processing Services
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQQ-8477-XTZM
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland