Planning

International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is planning a procurement process for the "International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework" in the Education and Training Services industry category. This tender focuses on employing third-party consultants to manage international student recruitment and partnership activities in strategically vital overseas regions. The procurement is in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement exercise scheduled by 28th April 2025. Official notices and further communication are expected by 30th April 2025. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, will cover a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with the potential to extend until 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in higher education services, particularly those with expertise in international student recruitment. Suitable candidates, including SMEs and VCSEs, could benefit from providing in-country representation and support for the University of Exeter. Businesses adept at fostering international relationships and handling extensive operations for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The established framework agreement also presents an opportunity for sustained business growth through long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework

Notice Description

The University of Exeter currently employs third party consultants to act on behalf of the University in selected overseas regions. These regions have been identified as strategically important for international student recruitment and partnership activity. These consultants are managed by the third party entity and work exclusively with the respective regional manager or main contact within the University of Exeter International Office. These consultants will then be seen as official representatives within the specified regions and will carry our extensive operations for the institution as well as acting as a point of contact for key stakeholders across the stated region. In order for us to keep a consistent presence and develop our key relationships, having a permanent presence in priority regions is an established part of our strategy and activity for international recruitment. This activity should supplement and complement our internal resource and activities, providing expertise, in country representation, and support for both university staff and applicants.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93017&B= This is a preliminary market engagement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015967-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Leanne Le Moucheux
Contact Email
l.a.le-moucheux@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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