24 052 International Student Recruitment Marketing and Conversion

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 16:26

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

London South Bank University (LSBU) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process, seeking a single, comprehensive service provider for its '24 052 International Student Recruitment Marketing and Conversion' project. This opportunity falls within the marketing and recruitment services industry, with a focus on raising international student enrolment. The buying organisation, LSBU, is classified as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process is open, inviting competitive bids for services that will impact LSBU's marketing strategies across key international markets. Key deadlines include the closure of the tender period on 24th July 2026, with the award decision anticipated by 11th September 2026. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and could extend into 2031, depending on performance and available extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering extensive and innovative marketing solutions to international student markets. Companies with a proven track record in international recruitment, and in-country presence, particularly in markets like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Morocco, and Nigeria, could find this contract particularly rewarding. As LSBU looks for a partner that can offer proactive, scalable, and responsive services, businesses with expertise in providing high-impact, tailored marketing and engagement strategies are well-positioned to succeed. The contract values the quality of service above price, offering businesses an opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in high-quality service delivery, which accounts for 80% of the award criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

24 052 International Student Recruitment Marketing and Conversion

Notice Description

London South Bank University (LSBU) is looking to appoint a single end-to-end service provider with a proactive, professional and highly compliant approach to international student recruitment, to drive growth across all stages of the recruitment funnel. The provider will be responsible for delivering high-impact in-country activity, including awareness raising, demand generation, conversion activities and agent/market engagements. The provider will drive conversion all stages of the journey through personalised and targeted interventions, enquiry management, as well as providing expert in-country representatives, admissions, and marketing support between initial enquiry to successful enrolment. The appointed supplier must be agile and bold - capable of rapidly scaling and responding to opportunities in market with strong physical presence to support LSBU's institutional strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two one year extension options at LSBU's sole discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056358-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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