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Award_UOP_3014311

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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07 May 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, UK, has completed a procurement process for international student recruitment services under the tender titled "Award_UOP_3014311". This was a direct procurement below threshold, conducted without competition, and the process has reached the award and contract stage as of 7th May 2025. The contract was awarded to Study International UK Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise incorporated in Jersey. The service areas covered extend across multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract is valued at £46,210 and spans from 8th January 2025 to 31st August 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those aiming to expand into the higher education sector. Businesses focused on enhancing international student presence at UK universities are well-suited to compete and form strategic partnerships with institutions like the University of Plymouth. The procurement approach signifies potential for streamlined negotiations and collaborations, especially for SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in educational recruitment. The award process, having been direct and below threshold, could suggest an openness to future engagements via more expansive competition, which may further benefit businesses in the sector.

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Notice Title

Award_UOP_3014311

Notice Description

International Student Recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050df1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDY INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN JERSEY

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