Tender

SU199(23) Marketing and Student Recruitment Services in Malaysia & Southeast Asia

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Jul 2023 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is seeking companies for the contract "SU199(23) Marketing and Student Recruitment Services in Malaysia & Southeast Asia" in the services category. The contract involves delivering marketing and student recruitment activities in Southeast Asia to increase student enrolments. The total contract value is approximately GBP 356,500.00 over a four-year period, with an initial two-year contract and a possible extension. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on August 21, 2023.

This tender by Swansea University provides opportunities for businesses with expertise in marketing and student recruitment services, especially in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Companies should have experience in higher education marketing, be able to demonstrate a sales-driven approach, and have knowledge of the UK higher education system. The contract requires a focused staff member dedicated to Swansea University's activities and provides the potential for business growth through the delivery of targeted marketing strategies in the region.

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Notice Title

SU199(23) Marketing and Student Recruitment Services in Malaysia & Southeast Asia

Notice Description

Swansea University is seeking a company with the ability to support and deliver marketing and student recruitment activity in Southeast Asia on our behalf. The aim of this is to support the University's strategy in Southeast Asia of increasing undergraduate and postgraduate student market share and to grow student enrolments. This will 'be through a variety of channels including TNE partnerships. We will require one member of staff who will be exclusively dedicated to Swansea University activity, and the company should have the capacity to increase this number if required. We require the staff member to be at manager level, with at least five years' experience in a similar role within higher education in Malaysia or a similar market in the region. They will lead on delivering the University's marketing and recruitment activity and will have a sales driven approach to help improve conversion of students to enrolments; they will have knowledge of UK higher education, and will be a confident communicator, The supplier must limit their fees to only include set up and for costs relating to the management of the staff. All other costs must only be payable on variable costs and actuals, which will be agreed in advance. The company must, when requested, provide receipts and monthly reports on the return on investment of the staff activity as well as the marketing activity, in a timely manner. The University estimates a total contract value of approximately GBP 356,500.00 over the maximum four year period. The contract will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for a further two years (2+2), subject to funds and performance. The University will reserve the right to increase this amount up to an additional 50% upon agreement by both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea University is seeking a company with the ability to support and deliver marketing and student recruitment activity in Southeast Asia on our behalf. The aim of this is to support the University's strategy in Southeast Asia of increasing undergraduate and postgraduate student market share and to grow student enrolments. This will 'be through a variety of channels including TNE partnerships. We will require one member of staff who will be exclusively dedicated to Swansea University activity, and the company should have the capacity to increase this number if required. We require the staff member to be at manager level, with at least five years' experience in a similar role within higher education in Malaysia or a similar market in the region. They will lead on delivering the University's marketing and recruitment activity and will have a sales driven approach to help improve conversion of students to enrolments; they will have knowledge of UK higher education, and will be a confident communicator, The supplier must limit their fees to only include set up and for costs relating to the management of the staff. All other costs must only be payable on variable costs and actuals, which will be agreed in advance. The company must, when requested, provide receipts and monthly reports on the return on investment of the staff activity as well as the marketing activity, in a timely manner. The University estimates a total contract value of approximately GBP 356,500.00 over the maximum four year period. The contract will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for a further two years (2+2), subject to funds and performance. The University will reserve the right to increase this amount up to an additional 50% upon agreement by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e281
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020469-2023
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
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£356,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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