Award

Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 08:54

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 16:02

Planning

08 Oct 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform," designated under CPV code 80300000 for higher education services, at its location in Pontypridd, UK (Region UKL). The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, culminating on 18th July 2025 with Enroly Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £442,050. This platform serves as an end-to-end solution for international student recruitment, crucial for handling admissions from high-risk markets and ensuring compliance with visa regulations. The key procurement stages were initially active on 17th February 2025, with the tender closing date on 19th March 2025 and signing on 11th July 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in international student recruitment, compliance systems, and automated video interview technologies. Firms capable of providing data insights and risk management solutions alongside efficient conversion and communication functionalities stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in hosting compliance systems aligned with UKVI and Immigration Advice Authority requirements would find the scope appealing. The procurement process encouraged the engagement of suppliers that could deliver comprehensive solutions, highlighting the need for innovation and specialised knowledge to support educational institutions' competitive and compliance objectives.

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Notice Title

Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform

Notice Description

USW requires an International Compliance platform as an end-to-end solution for both September and January intakes. The system is used primarily to determine the eligibility of international unconditional offer holders to receive a CAS to apply for a student visa and is used across USW departments from admissions and recruitment all the way to accommodation, finance and academic registry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a supplier with an expertise in handling international student recruitment process including proficiency in hosting a, UKVI and Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) (formerly known as OISC) or equivalent compliant system which helps manage financial and compliance risk, alongside automated video interviews for applicants from high-risk markets and data insights which better inform the University on its performance versus competitors and the sector. USW is seeking a compliance platform which meets all aspects of the international student journey. The International Recruitment Compliance Platform will include features such as interview functionality, insight data, conversion and arrival communications

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041186-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£442,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482383

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENROLY

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