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1759 Provision of In-country representative services for International Student Recruitment - Americas - AWARD

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University has awarded a contract for the provision of in-country representative services for international student recruitment across North and South America. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 75121000 for administrative educational services, used an open procedure. The contract, valued at £530,000, is effective from 8th July 2022 and will run until 7th July 2027. The university, located in Leicester, East Midlands, seeks to bolster its recruitment efforts through this procurement, focusing on the engagement of students from the Americas region. The award stage has been completed, with EDCO LATAM CONSULTING LLC based in Miami, Florida, being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consulting and international student recruitment services. Companies with expertise in representing higher educational institutions in the target regions can capitalise on this long-term contract to expand their market presence. The project is well-suited for SMEs with a strong track record in providing administrative services related to higher education, particularly those with a deep understanding of the recruitment landscape across North and South America. This contract underscores the potential for enhancing business profiles and establishing enduring relationships with UK educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1759 Provision of In-country representative services for International Student Recruitment - Americas - AWARD

Notice Description

The University invites proposals from suitably qualified consultants with experience in providing in-country representative services across North and South America for UK Higher Education institutions for the purpose of student recruitment. The contract shall run for an initial period of two years, with potential further extension periods of two years and one year, for a maximum five-year contract. All other information relating to award criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc. can be found within our ITT document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-528cad1f-c659-4c19-ab08-c94ced706ddf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad9ae19-003e-4f29-95a5-4a2594db5221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2022 - 7 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James West
Contact Email
james.west@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 257 7935

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDCO LATAM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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