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250210 Contract for Admissions Processing Services

Queen's University Belfast

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Queen's University Belfast

Buyer Address: University Rd, Belfast, UKN06, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
450000.0 GBP
Published
16 Jan 2026, 15:18
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
11 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
10 Feb 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
UNI-QUEST LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: 250210 Contract for Admissions Processing Services

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