VEAT Notice Intention to award a 12-month extension to an existing public services contract for the provision of Prospective Student Engagement and Conversion Services for the University of Keele

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The University of Keele

Value

£429,960

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Uni-Quest Limited

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Education and training services
Recruitment services

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9 months ago

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Intention to award a 12-month extension to an existing public services contract for the provision of Prospective Student Engagement and Conversion Services for the University of Keele.
The contract extension will cover the period 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025.

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The University of Keele

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Darren Pearce

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