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03 Mar 2022 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Southampton Solent University seeking an agent for International Student Recruitment through a concessions contract titled "International Student Recruitment In Country Agent." This process falls under the education and training services industry, with the contract period starting on 22nd December 2021 and concluding on 21st December 2026. The tender was awarded on 22nd December 2021, and the total contract value is estimated at £1,700,000 based on achieving recruitment targets. The procurement method employed was a direct award, indicating that the selection of the agent did not involve a competitive tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international education services or student recruitment. Companies capable of establishing direct connections or networks within educational markets across various countries would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The commission-only structure could attract both small and large enterprises, fostering competition among different service providers aiming to contribute to the international recruitment efforts of educational institutions.

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Notice Title

International Student Recruitment In Country Agent

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of in-country agency services related to the recruitment for international students both direct and via other agents. Contract is a commission only based concessions contract. There is no guaranteed level of spend on this contract and value will depend on achievement of recruitment targets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77202270-ad58-497c-becc-c142c1bcab0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e18e7a-9827-49e0-93e5-79cd72330b2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Concessions contract - direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2026 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
Southampton Solent University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M Squared Business Solutions Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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