Tender

Student Recruitment Services

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Tender

07 Apr 2021 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium is conducting a tender for "Student Recruitment Services" on behalf of the University of Roehampton, seeking qualified providers to deliver essential recruitment and admissions services for non-UK applicants. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 30 April 2021. The contract, which has an estimated value between £1,800,000 and £2,400,000, is set to commence on 1 September 2021 and will last until 31 August 2024. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on administration and recruitment services, with delivery required across the UK and additional territories including Europe and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, technology solutions, and management consultancy. Companies adept at providing innovative technology applications and administrative support, particularly those with proven experience in improving service delivery, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can contribute to the recruitment strategies of higher education institutions in a competitive market could gain substantial contracts, fostering growth in a sector that processes thousands of student applications annually.

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Notice Title

Student Recruitment Services

Notice Description

The University of Roehampton uses an external provider for the following student recruitment and admissions services; enquiry management (for non-UK applicants), admissions service encompassing the creation and management of an online application form and an agreed review process for applications received (for all non-EU applicants and for EU/UK postgraduate applicants) and conversion management (for all applicants). The University processes in the region 17,000 - 18,000 appliacnts per year and processes enquiries by phone, e-mail and live chat. The University of Roehampton seeks to appoint a provider who can sustain this valuable and user-friendly service, both to customers and the University's internal and external stakeholders. To underpin these services, the provider would be expected to be able to evidence robust, secure and innovative technology solutions, including sophisticated reporting, accessible from the client-side. The provider should have a demonstrable record of service level improvement and innovation and are required to assist in the University's on-going recruitment and marketing strategies, helping to maximise the number of enquiries, applications and enrolling students in an increasingly competitive market environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42209483-839a-4995-9506-47550582373a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6f5b4f-2920-413a-9cb5-850b000bfc98
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

75100000 - Administration services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW15 5PJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Roehampton
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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