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Overseas Market Development - South East Asia

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 11:22

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 08:49

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sheffield Hallam University awarding a contract to Nation Pride SDN BHD for overseas market development in South East Asia, particularly focusing on Malaysia. This direct award contract, justified by the extreme urgency for continuity, addresses critical services such as student recruitment, admissions support, marketing, and compliance management. Occurring at the Award stage, the process commenced on 12 February 2026 and spans until 4 November 2027, with possible extensions. The industry category involves services from the education sector, aiming to bolster SHU's strategic objectives in the region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, international student recruitment, and compliance services. Firms that excel in management frameworks and have experience in the South East Asian market, particularly Malaysia, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Suppliers capable of delivering extensive market development, strategic partnership support, and alumni network management stand to grow by ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The procurement method, though limited to Nation Pride SDN BHD in this instance, highlights the potential for future competitive tender processes, inviting other qualified businesses to demonstrate similar capabilities.

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Notice Title

Overseas Market Development - South East Asia

Notice Description

Market Development Overseas to support Sheffield Hallam University's strategic objectives in Malaysia and the South East Asia region, Scope of work: 1. Student Recruitment, Admissions, Conversion & Support of UKVI Compliance 2. Marketing, Market Research and Intelligence, analysis of Opportunities and Local Advice 3. Market Development 4. Partnership Support 5. Applicant and Recruitment Consultant and Partner Relationship Management 6. Events Management, Logistics and Visit Support 7. Identification and Development of new Business Opportunities 8. Alumni Network Management in The Territories 9. Ensuring Compliance with all Relevant External (UK) Requirements and Law Relating To International Student Recruitment, Collaborative Partnerships and Consultancy Activities, but Not limited To Compliance With: UKVI, QAA, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Legislation, Data Protection Legislation, Equalities, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery. 10. Management of Enquiry, Admission and Customer Relationship Processes.

Procurement Information

Sheffield Hallam University intends to award a contract for specialist admissions and risk management services to its existing supplier, Nationpride. These services are critical to business continuity, income generation, and operational risk management, requiring extensive training, experience, and trust in the provider. While a small number of suppliers could potentially offer similar services, the University considers that continuity with the current provider represents the most appropriate and low-risk option at this time, ensuring stability in the delivery of these complex functions. The contract will be established as a short-term arrangement of two years, allowing time for further market engagement and assessment of supplier capability. This approach ensures uninterrupted delivery of critical services while enabling the University to prepare for a future competitive tender process. Direct award justification must be 'Extreme and unavoidable urgency' if supplier identifier and identification register combination has not been registered

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d337
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015989-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98900000 - Services provided by extra-territorial organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,893,672 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,893,672 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 4 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NATION PRIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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