Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SHEFFIELD HALLAM 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
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015989-2026
23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007815-2026
29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068118-2025
24th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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