Tender

International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Tender

25 Oct 2022 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is conducting a tender process for International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing. The procurement specification will cover regions such as China, India, the Middle East, South East Asia initially, with plans to expand in Africa and other markets. Interested suppliers must register by Monday 7th November 2022, with supplier meetings scheduled in November 2022 and the tender expected to be issued early next year in 2023. The total contract value is £1,000,000, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2023 and ending on 30th June 2026. The main procurement category is services.

This opportunity from the University of Essex for international student recruitment services presents a significant business growth potential for companies in the educational services and direct marketing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The University aims to explore delivery models to enhance its current recruitment strategy, providing a fertile ground for innovative companies to showcase their capabilities on a global scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

The University of Essex is reviewing how it delivers International Student recruitment. As part of this review, we would like to meet with suppliers who are able to deliver this service across the globe and explore delivery models which could improve the University's current delivery model. It is planned that the output from these supplier meetings will inform the procurement specification for a global tender initially covering China, India, and Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, South East Asia and with view to expand in Africa and other markets in line with the University recruitment and business strategy Please register your interest by Monday 7th November 2022 - Mid day 12.00 The University will aim to conduct supplier meetings throughout November 2022 with the intention to tender early next year (2023).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6ce849-77e6-4dd4-a0c1-560f0d606dbc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
ab17001@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 872779

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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