Tender

UCA - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Pathway Provider

UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is currently in the planning stage of gathering market information about potential Pathway Providers who specialise in international student recruitment at foundation and pre-master's level. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to inform UCA's approach to sustainable, high-quality, and diverse international student recruitment. This particular initiative falls under the higher education services category, with a focus on recruitment services. Located in South East England, particularly at Farnham, Surrey (GU9 7DS), the RFI was published on 23 October 2024 with a tender period ending on 8 November 2024. The procurement period is set to start on 1 December 2024 and conclude by 31 December 2024.

This RFI represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in educational pathways for international students. Companies that are proficient in recruiting for creative arts and business-related degrees are particularly well-suited for this initiative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to respond, given their specialised capabilities and understanding of niche markets. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can forge strategic partnerships with UCA and contribute to shaping innovative recruitment strategies that align with UCA's broader educational objectives.

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Notice Title

UCA - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Pathway Provider

Notice Description

Please note this is not a tender opportunity, nor is this a guarantee that there will be a resulting procurement. This is a Request for Information, the responses to which may be used to inform the University's approach with regards to student recruitment. The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is undertaking market research into Pathway Providers. UCA is looking to engage with partners who have experience with international student recruitment at foundation and pre-master's level. This is intended to support UCA's strategy for sustainable, high quality and diverse international student recruitment. UCA would like to receive information about which pathway providers are currently active in the UK and the range of international pathway programmes that are on offer to students who ultimately wish to study at degree level in the creative arts, or in courses aligned to business for the creative industries. We would ask that Pathway Providers respond to the below questions, as well as provide any additional information that they think may be relevant to UCA. 1. What is the standard operating model (do providers receive a standard fee or is the work undertaken done on a concessionary basis or use an alternative model)? 2. How were the appointments made / via what process (procurement / partnership)? 3. Where are providers currently fulfilling this role and what are the number of students involved / feeder markets / subjects / study levels / duration? 4. What are the sponsor license arrangements? Additional information: Further details of this opportunity and access to all tender Documents can be found on the Universities e-tendering portal at the below link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/ProjectManage/123 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
GU9 7DS
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Farnham North West
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

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