Award

Provision of International Recruitment Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to enhance its international student enrolment through the provision of student recruitment services, focusing primarily on undergraduate studies. This contract, titled "Provision of International Recruitment Services," falls under the recruitment services category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure method. The award for this tender was made on 30 September 2016, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2016 and set to conclude on 30 September 2020. The tender notices that led to this contract were published prior to the award date, and it is now complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment and education sector, particularly those specialising in international student recruitment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the nature of the services required and the financing considerations involved. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in effectively recruiting international students and have established networks or collaborations with educational institutions may find this sector ripe for growth and engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of International Recruitment Services

Notice Description

To appoint an organisation to provide student recruitment services to deliver enrolments of international students in support of the University's strategic aim to grow its international student body. Initially, the focus of the student recruitment services will be at the Undergraduate level of study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a3d07b8-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb01aec-dbd8-45ca-b7f0-f340ea6c7dc5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 4-5 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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