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International Student Recruitment - PGT International Conversion Service

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 14:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 May 2025 at 15:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "International Student Recruitment - PGT International Conversion Service" by the University of Exeter is oriented towards enhancing the student recruitment journey for prospective international postgraduate taught (PGT) students. The contract is tagged under the education and training services category and is applicable throughout the United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, following an open procedure method with a planned contract commencement from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st August 2030. The budget allocated for this service is £875,000 with a gross value of £1,050,000. Important dates include the contract award dated 14th August 2025, with a standstill period ending on 26th August 2025. The primary contact for the University of Exeter is Leanne Le Moucheux, based in Exeter, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those focusing on international student recruitment strategies. Companies that can provide third-party services to support such a journey for future intakes will find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a competitive edge, as the University of Exeter has shown openness to considering SME bids during the tender stage. Moreover, firms seeking long-term collaboration will benefit from the possibility of contract renewals for up to two additional 12-month periods. Companies with innovative recruitment solutions tailored to the higher education sector will likely find this contract advantageous for enhancing their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Student Recruitment - PGT International Conversion Service

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is exploring third party services to support the student recruitment journey of our prospective international PGT students to commence from September 2025 for future intakes.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: This contract can be extended for two further periods of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
1
Supplier Name

QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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