Provision of Online Student Accommodation Search Service for University of Sunderland

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University of Sunderland awarded a contract to Studentpad Ltd for the provision of an online student accommodation search service.

The service will enable new and continuing students at the Sunderland and London campuses to find, view, book, and pay for private sector accommodation.

The search engine will advertise purpose-built student accommodation in both Sunderland and London and will be accessible via an integrated link from the University's website.

It will have a global presence to allow international students to book accommodation before arriving in the UK.

The University will hold no responsibility or liability for the private accommodation providers advertised, and the supplier will provide assurances that all relevant health and safety compliance requirements are in place.

The search engine will be provided at no cost to the University, and students will not incur additional booking charges.

Demand for private rented student accommodation in Sunderland was just under 1,400 students (27% of students) as at the end of October 2020, and in London is estimated at 550 students (13% of students).