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International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support -India.

The University of Central Lancashire

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16 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is planning a procurement process titled "International Recruitment and Partnerships Development and Support – India," aimed at securing services related to educational representation in India, specifically in New Delhi. The market engagement exercise is scheduled to begin with a virtual meeting on 10th January 2022, with a registration deadline of 6th January 2022. Following this, the formal competitive procurement process is expected to be published on 21st January 2022, leading to a contract award anticipated by the end of March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2022 and will run until 31st October 2026. This opportunity falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category.

This tender presents a significant chance for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those with expertise in international recruitment, consultancy, and partnerships within the South Asia region. Companies that specialise in fostering educational relationships and student recruitment would be well-positioned to compete. The market engagement exercise is designed to refine the procurement specification based on feedback from participating suppliers, potentially influencing the final contract terms, making early registration and participation crucial for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Recruitment and Partnerships development and support -India.

Notice Description

This notice is published to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. The University requires representation in India. The intention is that the contract will be awarded following an open competitive procurement process. This market engagement exercise is open to all persons who are interested (or may be interested) in providing this service. This market engagement exercise will commence with a virtual meeting on Monday 10th January 2022. It may also include further meetings with interested persons and/or a request to provide additional information. Through the market engagement exercise, the University will detail the draft specification, which will include the aims behind it. This meeting will also provide the opportunity for potential suppliers to give their feedback which may be reflected in the final specification. The competitive procurement process is expected to be published on 21st January 2022 with contract commencement on 1st November 2022. Some time has been allowed for mobilisation prior to contract commencement, will the contract award anticipated to be made towards the end of March 2022. It should be noted that any information provided on the University's current thinking as part of the market engagement exercise should be considered indicative in nature and no overall decision on the future solution, technical elements, or commercial approach has yet been agreed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Related to the requirement for such recruitment, is the need for the successful party to seek appropriate partnership opportunities within the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03029b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031524-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
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Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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Postcode Area
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Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
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Basic Region (ITL 2)
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Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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