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Provision of services to recruit international foundation students for the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Mar 2021 at 14:16

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Tender

13 Dec 2019 at 13:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for the provision of student recruitment services aimed at increasing the number and diversity of international foundation students for its undergraduate pathway programmes on the Edgbaston campus. The tender, titled "Provision of services to recruit international foundation students," is classified under higher education services (CPV code: 80300000) and entails an initial contract period of five years, terminating on 30 June 2025, with the option for a two-year extension. The open procedure, which commenced prior to the deadline of 31 January 2020, is part of the University's strategic effort to enhance its international student body, leveraging the established Birmingham International Academy known for delivering quality education and excellent student experiences.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in managing international student enrolments. Companies capable of providing either applicant solicitation and screening services or comprehensive admissions processes, aligning with the University's established criteria, will find this an advantageous procurement. Given the goal of enhancing student diversity, businesses focused on global outreach and student recruitment across various educational pathways would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of services to recruit international foundation students for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint an organisation to provide student recruitment services to deliver significant growth in the number and diversity of suitably qualified international foundation students to its international undergraduate pathway programmes on the Edgbaston campus. This is to support the University's strategic ambition to grow and diversify its international student body. These programmes are delivered in-house through the University's Birmingham International Academy (BIA) which has a prime on-campus location and is already well established and well respected in the market with a reputation for high quality delivery and excellent student experience, as evidenced by the BIA's student satisfaction and progression rates. The programmes currently include three pathways (noting there may be scope to expand the programme portfolio and intake points in the future). These are: Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law Pathway (September and January intakes) Engineering and Physical Sciences Pathway (September and January intakes) * Medical, Life and Geo Sciences Pathway (September intake) There are two tender options for services to be provided as follows:: Option one: Services limited to soliciting applications from prospective international foundation students on behalf of the University and screening them to ensure they are suitably qualified before submission through the University's standard admissions processes (managed by the University's admissions office). Option two: Services which also incorporate the admissions process, employing the University's established admissions criteria for its international pathway programmes and admitting students through the service provider's admissions function. Subject to the provisions of the contract agreement, the University will initially place a contract for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further two year period. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd003449-4c7f-4f00-a893-ea6fb17ad8a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c94edcb-5b19-4e2b-a66c-46ba5ebb7f50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
t.r.hasson@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 2890

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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