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Market Development Overseas - Pakistan (Consultancy Services)

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University, a sub-central government public authority located in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process for "Market Development Overseas - Pakistan (Consultancy Services)". This tender focuses on consultancy services aimed at recruiting and advising potential students, developing marketing strategies, and enhancing the University's presence in Pakistan. The procurement process, carried out through a direct method below the threshold without competition, culminated in an award dated 31st July 2025. This contract, active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing recruitment and higher education services, with the location of delivery being Pakistan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in international recruitment and educational marketing. Companies that can provide strategic market intelligence and have experience in cross-border educational services will find this project especially well-suited to their capabilities. The contract's emphasis on elevating the University’s profile in Pakistan offers room for enterprises to leverage their skills in marketing strategy development and execution, therefore contributing to business growth in emerging educational markets. As Sheffield Hallam University seeks to expand its reach, consulting firms with a presence or strategic interests in Pakistan are ideally positioned to benefit from this engagement.

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Notice Title

Market Development Overseas - Pakistan (Consultancy Services)

Notice Description

Market Development Overseas - Pakistan (Consultancy Services) Advising and recruiting suitably qualified applicants and converting them to students Assisting with the development and implementation of marketing strategies and supporting the Universities activities in that Territory. Helping develop and implement a strategy to raise the profile of the Pakistan office within the University Providing market intelligence updates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045268-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RMT ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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