Buyer profile
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
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Total contracts
2,398
Known spend
£258m
2260 disclosed
Average value
£114,041
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Berkeley Scott Limited
7 winslatest 22 Sept 2026£377,000
- 2
A W PARRY LIFTS LIMITED
6 winslatest 21 May 2026£278,771
- 3
Canada Life Limited
5 winslatest 02 Dec 2025£345,959
- 4
JISC SERVICES LIMITED
£192,524
- 5
IP-PERFORMANCE LTD
£162,657
- 6
L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LIMITED
£161,480
- 7
Prolifics Testing UK Limited
5 winslatest 10 Aug 2026£158,815
- 8
UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE LIMITED
£133,707
- 9
ATLAS FM LIMITED
£1m
- 10
JISC
£393,503
What they buy
By CPV categoryBusiness servicesCPV 79
444 contracts · £27m
Education & trainingCPV 80
160 contracts · £18m
SoftwareCPV 48
152 contracts · £12m
Office & computing equipmentCPV 30
138 contracts · £8m
Construction worksCPV 45
113 contracts · £54m
IT servicesCPV 72
110 contracts · £7m
Food, beverage & tobaccoCPV 15
96 contracts · £6m
Printed matterCPV 22
88 contracts · £7m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- CSCSE cooperation agreement Commission 2025/2026
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Commission intake for students
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Scale Up 4 Growth Grant
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Scale Up 4 Growth Grant
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Albright Product Design
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Business Source Ultimate
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- Enrolment Based Partnership Agreement
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (12 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jul 2027).
Jul 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (2398)
Ebsco journals - subscription renewals
This notice is for renewing electronic journal subscriptions from EBSCO for three government research groups (CATE, CBAL and CHSS). It is a call‑off under an existing framework and the contract runs until 31 July 2027.
Licence for users
The provided text is only a brief title and lacks the detailed information required for a genuine procurement notice.
Gas PRV replacement
This contract is for the replacement of gas pressure reducing valves (PRVs) at the Glenside Campus, aimed at companies that can supply, install and certify new gas PRVs on site.
Sanitary services
This contract is for providing regular sanitary cleaning and maintenance services for the toilet facilities at the University of the West of England (UWE) until 31 July 2027.
SIS test lead
The contract is for a temporary Test Lead to cover the SIS (Secure Information System) project until 16 December 2026, supplied through the TAP framework (ref PFB4037 SU).
Careerhub (license, check-in & hosting/ team)
This contract is for supplying a licence for the CareerHub platform together with check‑in functionality, hosting, team‑expansion and consent‑collective features, plus a test instance. It is aimed at a public sector buyer and runs until 31 July 2027.
Lendable cups
The contract is for renting reusable (lendable) cups for a trial period that runs until July 2027, aimed at organisations that need a sustainable cup service for events or daily use.
Temporary staff/supervisors and managers
UWE is looking for an ethical staffing agency to supply temporary staff, supervisors and managers to run its Welcome Week events in September 2026.
UWE all sites - maintenance
This contract is for the University of the West of England (UWE) to secure a supplier who will maintain and provide key security systems – access control, CCTV, automatic doors and NVR CCTV equipment – across all its campuses for the 2026‑2027 period. It is an initial call‑off under a larger framework, meaning the buyer may order more work later.
Ebsco databases - subscription renewals
The public sector is looking to renew its subscription to EBSCO’s online databases for the CATE, CBAL and CHSS collections until 31 July 2027. This is a call‑off contract, meaning the buyer will select a supplier from a pre‑approved list to provide the licences.
Consultancy & marketing
The contract is for a consultancy and marketing service to promote the government's online international programmes. It runs until 31 July and is aimed at firms that can advise on programme design and run marketing campaigns abroad.
Scale up for growth award perceptual robotics
This is a UK government Scale‑up for Growth award aimed at companies developing perceptual robotics, providing support until 31 July 2026.
SV renewal
This notice is for renewing the monitoring and service contract for the SV, WCP, PV and HOL systems for the 2026 financial year, aimed at the existing provider or any qualified supplier.
Parcel tracker
The contract is for a one‑year extension to provide a parcel‑tracking system used by accommodation services, meaning the buyer wants the same system continued for another year.
Vending machine sales
This contract is for a supplier to provide and operate vending machines in Morrisons stores, sharing the sales margin with Morrisons until July 2027.
Pest control
This is a call‑off order for the 2026‑27 academic year to provide non‑residential pest‑control services to schools, colleges or university buildings.
Harmony premium subscription
This appears to be a subscription renewal notice rather than a formal procurement tender, so it is not a valid government contract notice.
BMS engineer
This contract is for a Building Management System (BMS) Engineer to provide weekly engineering support and related cost reporting for the government until 31 July 2027.
HESA subscription 26/27
HESA Subscription 26/27 - Per provider fee
SITS subscription
SITS Subscription - until 31st Jul 2027