Tender

UCLan - International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support - New Delhi, India

THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Tender

12 Apr 2021 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to appoint a supplier for the project titled "International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support" based in New Delhi, India. This tender, which falls under the category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, is currently in the planning stage and will close for submissions on 18th May 2021. The anticipated contract, which has a value of between £80,000 and £100,000 per annum, is set to commence on 1st November 2021 and will run until 31st October 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit a proposal.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for organisations specialising in international recruitment, student services, and educational partnerships. Companies that have established networks in South Asia, particularly those adept at engaging with educational agents and facilitating student admissions, would be well-positioned to compete. The chosen supplier will play a crucial role in increasing student recruitment from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, which could lead to a sustained partnership with a prominent UK university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCLan - International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support - New Delhi, India

Notice Description

The University requires representation in New Delhi, India. The purpose of this representation is to further develop and engage with the institution's network of contracted education agents in the South Asia region (India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) and enquirers and applicants in the region to convert interested parties into recruited students. Related to the requirement for such recruitment, is the need for the successful party to seek appropriate partnership opportunities within the region, as agreed with the UCLan Director of International Partnerships. The chosen provider will report to the Director of International Recruitment and be responsible for: - The recruitment of appropriately qualified South Asian students to the UK campuses and Cyprus campus of the University of Central Lancashire. (South Asia being defined as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal). To meet the agreed targets, the supplier would be expected to develop and nurture the agent network and other appropriate stakeholders. This will require extensive travel. - The admissions processing of applications from the South Asia region where the International Recruitment Team have offer making authority, using an agreed set of academic and English language benchmarks (see Appendix 8); and the referral to the Preston-based team of those applications which require a decision from the academic Admissions Tutor. - The research, development and ongoing nurturing of appropriate partnerships for UCLan in South Asia, ensuring appropriate returns. The chosen provider will assist the International Recruitment Team by contributing to corporate and team objectives including, but not limited to, development of the Internationalisation Strategy; Regional Strategy; development of marketing collateral etc The chosen provider will have UK-based support from; an International Officer, an International Marketing Coordinator, and an International Conversion Team. There is also a South Asia Team within the International Admissions Team, with which the chosen provider would work very closely. We anticipate the contract value to be in the region of between PS80k and PS100k per annum. These figures are for information only and are not a guaranteed minimum or maximum as market costs may vary year on year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e6374d-15e4-4255-a9bc-62b9109d179e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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