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Provision of International Student Pathway Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2021 at 11:18

Tender

04 Aug 2020 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is engaged in a procurement process for the "Provision of International Student Pathway Services." This tender, categorized under education and training services, was published on 4th August 2020, and the contract is scheduled to run from 29th January 2021 until 31st August 2031. The estimated contract value is £15 million, with a minimum value of £5 million. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a competitive dialogue, with the tender period having closed on 3rd September 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those capable of delivering international foundation and pre-master programmes. Companies that provide educational consultancy, training development, or international student services would find this tender particularly relevant. Given the emphasis on sustainability and the strategic objective to enhance student recruitment post-COVID-19, suppliers prepared to innovate and adapt will be well-positioned to engage with the University of Southampton.

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Notice Title

Provision of International Student Pathway Services

Notice Description

The University of Southampton (UoS) has a strategic objective to increase the number of international students over the next five years whilst at the same time diversify both levels of study for students as well as the countries of origin. To achieve this target, the university aims to develop the international market by ensuring that there is a consistent pipeline of students to our programmes through Foundation and Pre-masters provision. Based on research and analysis we have identified there is value in developing a partnership with an external provider to design, develop and deliver our vision. The impact of Covid-19 has meant that there is more emphasis on realising this strategic objective since international fee income stability will be more important for sustainability in a post-pandemic world. We are therefore seeking to select a partner to deliver International Foundation and Pre-Masters programmes with us. Additional information: For access to the tender documents please use the link above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-519a81d2-ebbe-467f-8b9e-d553dac742e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2cd23-aa26-4fa5-bdc8-bdc2238e73b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION GROUP

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