Tender

International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support - India

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support - India". This procurement falls within the miscellaneous business and business-related services industry category, specifically targeting activities in India. The tender was published on 23rd February 2022 and is conducted via an open procurement method, with a tender period concluding on 25th March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £320,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2022 and will extend until 31st October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in recruitment services and education partnerships, particularly those with experience in the South Asian market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the agility and local insight needed to succeed in fostering connections with education agents and applicants in the region. Competing businesses should leverage their expertise in international recruitment to enhance the University’s efforts in converting prospective students into enrolments.

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Notice Title

International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support - India

Notice Description

The University requires representation in India. The purpose 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; with a focus on consolidation of application numbers to aid greater conversion of highly qualified students. Related to the requirement for such recruitment, is the need for the successful party to seek appropriate partnership opportunities within the region, as discussed with the UCLan Director of International Partnerships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2eef1b9-cf50-4e41-864b-4f902f01e165
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74968bda-9da9-4023-aa39-b2d97d239cfb
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, VCSE
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
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 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 2TQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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