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International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 15:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jul 2025 at 10:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

20 May 2025 at 11:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 May 2025 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed the procurement process for the "International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework." This contract, part of the education and training services industry, focuses on engaging third-party consultants in key overseas regions to strengthen international student recruitment and partnerships. Situated in Exeter, UK, the University initiated this tender with an open procedure. The procurement process has concluded, with key contracts awarded as of 31st July 2025, and the framework agreements are set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The contracts each have a gross value of GBP £4,800,000, indicating the significant investment in maintaining a consistent international presence to stay competitive.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses involved in education consultancy and international student recruitment services. Companies adept in navigating the competitive landscape of higher education and training services, especially those familiar with strategising in diverse geographies such as the UK, India, and the US, will find this framework beneficial for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned, as the tender process allows flexibility through direct awards or further competition under the framework, making it conducive for SMEs looking to expand their market share by collaborating with a reputable UK institution. The involvement of multiple suppliers, such as Acumen part of Sannam S4, Grok Global Services, Inc., and OneStep Global Ingress Private Limited, reflects the inclusive nature of this procurement process, opening avenues for competitive pricing and quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

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 carrying out extensive operations for the institution as well as acting as a point of contact for key stakeholders across the stated region. The current international student recruitment landscape is challenging with increasing competition both at home and in other overseas study abroad destinations and having the option to offer a consistent presence in market is seen as a key objective to remain competitive.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: This contract can be extended for one period of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051857
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059772-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Acumen part of Sannam S4

Grok Global Services Inc

Grok Global Services, Inc.

Onestep Global Ingress Private Limited

SANNAM S4 LIMITED

Further Information

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