Planning

24 052 International Student Recruitment Marketing and Conversion

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for London South Bank University is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on international student recruitment marketing and conversion services. This tender, titled "24 052 International Student Recruitment Marketing and Conversion," falls under the services category, specifically involving marketing and recruitment services. The procurement aims to boost growth in international student enrolments. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting competitive bids until the tender period concludes on 10th September 2025. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 20th August 2025, with the contract set to start from 1st November 2025. The process targets markets in several countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Morocco, and Nigeria, offering substantial opportunities for expansion into these regions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in marketing and recruitment services. Businesses with a presence in the targeted regions and expertise in international student recruitment stand to benefit. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, with an option for renewal, emphasises quality and social value alongside commercial price. Eligible businesses should prepare to demonstrate technical presence and proficiency in delivering quality and impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with international audiences. Engaging with this contract can offer a strategic advantage in strengthening global partnerships and expanding service offerings across diverse international markets.

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Notice Title

24 052 International Student Recruitment Marketing and Conversion

Notice Description

LSBU is looking to appoint a service provider with a proactive and professional approach to international student recruitment, aimed at driving growth in international student enrolments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at annual increments subject to funding and performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035377-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Louise Larter
Contact Email
procurement@lsbu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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