Award

International Student Enquiry Conversion Services

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2022 at 08:58

Tender

28 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for International Student Enquiry Conversion Services. This contract falls under the business services category and involves managing and converting student enquiries for prospective international students. The selected supplier, UniQuest Limited, is responsible for engaging with students to optimise their conversion journey. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract value is £3,544,400 GBP.

This tender opportunity by the University of Bristol presents a chance for businesses experienced in student services, marketing, and recruitment to compete. The contract aims to enhance the enrolment process for international students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Businesses with expertise in personalised communications and student engagement are well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

International Student Enquiry Conversion Services

Notice Description

Contract for student enquiry management and conversion services to successfully implement and deliver enquiry management and conversion services for prospective international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The service provider shall engage with and support prospective students, applicants and offer holders via targeted, personalised communications to optimise conversion at each stage of the potential students' application journey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for student enquiry management and conversion services to successfully implement and deliver enquiry management and conversion services for prospective international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The service provider shall engage with and support prospective students, applicants and offer holders via targeted, personalised communications to optimise conversion at each stage of the potential students' application journey.

Renewal: The University intends to award a contract for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year (3 + 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031c0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029871-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,544,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-offices@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIQUEST

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