Tender

In-Country Student Recruitment Representation Services - China, India, South East Asia and North America

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has initiated a tender titled "In-Country Student Recruitment Representation Services - China, India, South East Asia and North America" for the provision of student recruitment services in four key regions. The procurement process is currently in the active stage and has a total contract value of £3,500,000. The tender is divided into four lots for each region, with varying contract values and durations. The submission deadline for this open procedure is April 30, 2024, with a bid validity period of 90 days.

This tender opportunity by the University of York presents a lucrative chance for experienced in-country partner organisations to expand their business by providing student recruitment services. Businesses with a successful track record in delivering similar services to university clients in the specified regions are well-suited to compete. The University will allow for tender variations to include additional value-add services, offering potential for strategic partnerships and long-term growth opportunities for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

In-Country Student Recruitment Representation Services - China, India, South East Asia and North America

Notice Description

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of In-Country Student Recruitment Representation Services in four key regions - China, India, South East Asia and North America. We are seeking bids from experienced in-country partner organisations, who will appoint (and manage) experienced student representatives to deliver on the ground student recruitment activity in these regions, resulting in increased student enrolments. This tender is lotted per region as follows: Lot 1 - China, Lot 2 - India, Lot 3 - South East Asia, Lot 4 - North America. Tenders may be submitted for a single Lot or multiple Lots dependent upon capability. Tenderers must be able to evidence a successful track record of delivering tangible results for other University clients in the specific region(s) they are bidding for, and be capable of providing the minimum services required by the University - please download the tender pack on In-Tend for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - China

In-country student recruitment representation services in the China region only.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Lot 2 - India

In-country student recruitment representation services in the India region

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Lot 3 - South East Asia

In-country student recruitment representation services for the South East Asia region only.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Lot 4 - North America

In-country student recruitment representation services for the North America region only.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044dcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010129-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years from now if all extension options are exercised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
donna.lyon@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904328207

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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