Award

International Student Recruitment South Asia (India)

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:41

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 14:54

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for the "International Student Recruitment South Asia (India)" contract. This initiative aims to enhance student recruitment and conversion rates, managed under an open procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £1,000,000 gross, commenced on 3rd February 2026 and will run until 31st December 2029, with possible extensions up to 31st December 2031. SANNAM S4 LIMITED has been appointed as the supplier, a services contract focusing on recruitment services within the academic sector. Based in London, the university seeks expertise to support international recruitment operations in South Asia, highlighting its commitment to expanding its global academic reach.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international student recruitment and regional market development. With an open procedure, it encourages competition among SMEs by leveraging their local expertise in South Asia. Businesses that can provide strategic recruitment solutions, manage agent networks, and facilitate effective student conversion processes stand well-placed to benefit from such opportunities. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the university's endeavour to promote its academic offerings, supporting its growth and internationalisation objectives.

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Notice Title

International Student Recruitment South Asia (India)

Notice Description

London Met is looking to hire an experienced specialist provider to proactively support and improve student recruitment. The provider will be responsible for recruiting, assessing, and converting prospective students into enrolled students, with the overall aim of boosting recruitment and conversion rates for the University.

Lot Information

International Student Recruitment South Asia

This successful Service Provider shall deliver recruitment and conversion management services for prospective students from South Asia at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including enquirers, applicants, offer holders and acceptors of offers. The Service Provider will be expected to manage London Met's agent network in South Asia and support the International Recruitment Team with expanding the partner network in-country.

Renewal: This is set out as part of the contract lay out (3+1+1)

Compliance Interviews

This successful Service Provider shall deliver robust compliance services for prospective students from South Asia at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes monitoring applicants, offer holders, and offer acceptors to ensure full adherence to London Met's admissions policies, visa compliance requirements, and all relevant UKVI regulations. The Service Provider will be expected to maintain accurate records, identify and flag potential risks, and work closely with London Met to upload the integrity of the recruitment and admissions process.

Renewal: This is set out as part of the contract lay out (3+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,291,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,291,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Ryan Bushell
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANNAM S4

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