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Provision of International Recruitment Services, Harper Adams University

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 12:47

Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Harper Adams University, a public law body located in Newport, Shropshire, is seeking to expand its international recruitment efforts through the "Provision of International Recruitment Services" contract. Classified under the marketing services category, the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The initiative aims to significantly increase the number of international students on campus, where currently fewer than 3% of the 5,000 students are from overseas. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract, valued at £40,000,000, was signed on 1st May 2025. The contract duration includes an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend up to 24 additional months. The services are to be delivered in Shropshire and Staffordshire.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in marketing services and international recruitment strategies aimed at educational institutions. Companies with robust capabilities in student recruitment and global marketing campaigns could significantly benefit from such a partnership. The open procurement procedure allows various sizes of businesses to compete, provided they can demonstrate expertise in these domains. Large-scale firms, such as APPLYBOARD UK LTD, which have already been awarded the contract, highlight the demand for entities with a proven track record in effectively reaching international markets and managing extensive marketing services. Prospective businesses should be prepared to deliver high-quality services, meeting the University’s criteria of 60% quality and 30% price assessment.

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Notice Title

Provision of International Recruitment Services, Harper Adams University

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders from a suitable qualified and experienced provider for the provision of International Recruitment Services to Harper Adams University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is inviting tenders from a suitable qualified and experienced provider for the provision of International Recruitment Services to Harper Adams University. Harper Adam University (HAU) is planning a step change to increase the number of international students studying on its Campus. The Institution comprises a community of around 5000 Students of which fewer than 3% currently are International students based on a self-contained campus located on the outskirts of Newport, Shropshire.

Options: 84 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x24 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018430-2025
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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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
HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
harmishaw@harper-adams.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1952815015

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
TF10 8NB
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Edgmond
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLYBOARD

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