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Student Recruitment Services, Africa

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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09 May 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University, a public authority under the sub-central government of Wales, initiated a procurement process for providing international student recruitment services in Africa. The process has reached the award stage, with completion status. The main procurement category is services, specifically higher education services, as per CPV classification 80300000. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. The contract was awarded to Oyedapo Oyeyemi, a supplier based in Nigeria, with the contract period set from 5th May 2025 to 4th May 2026 and a total contract value of £47,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international student recruitment, particularly those with a focus on the African continent. Companies possessing expertise in higher education services are well-suited to compete in such tender opportunities. Given the completion status and pre-established supplier relationship, potential business growth could come from leveraging partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with the award-winning supplier or engaging in similar future tenders through expertise in educational services. This could be particularly attractive for SMEs eager to expand internationally, as it demonstrates a practical access point into the European and African education sectors.

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Notice Title

Student Recruitment Services, Africa

Notice Description

International student recruitment services to assist the university in Africa.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020139-2025
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

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
£47,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2026 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
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OYEDAPO OYEYEMI

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