Tender

International Student Recruitment - In Country

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has initiated an active tender process entitled "International Student Recruitment - In Country," focusing on recruitment services. This procurement process is categorized under the services industry, specifically aiming to enhance international student recruitment by establishing an in-country presence in South Asia and South East Asia. The tender process is managed using an open procedure with electronic submissions due by 22 December 2025 at midday. The total estimated contract value is £825,000, covering an initial term of 18 months, with a possible extension for an additional two years contingent upon further funding. The procurement period includes significant commitment to community benefits within the Edinburgh city region, encouraging proposals detailing the methodology of delivering these benefits.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses with expertise in international recruitment services, specifically those experienced in operating within South Asian and South East Asian markets. Companies capable of facilitating the establishment and operation of recruitment staff in-country will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The emphasis on community benefits may also appeal to businesses with a strong corporate social responsibility ethos. The procurement could facilitate business growth through partnerships with a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh, offering prospects to expand presence and impact in international education recruitment.

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Notice Title

International Student Recruitment - In Country

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of In-Country Presence by establishing staff based in key recruitment regions -- South Asia and South East Asia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to conduct an open tender to appoint a third-party provider capable of hosting staff working on our behalf overseas. The University intends to enhance its international student recruitment activity by establishing an in-country presence within key recruitment markets in South Asia and South East Asia. As part of this initiative, the University will deploy individuals working on our behalf to operate within these regions and requires external support to facilitate their effective establishment and ongoing operations. This contract is being funded by the University's Strategic Fund and at present, is only available for the initial 18-month term of the contract. However, it is the intention of The International and Postgraduate Recruitment Team (IRPT) to apply for a subsequent round. If successful, it is at this point the extension period will be enacted. The budget for the initial 18-month contract term is 375,000 GBP (excluding VAT). Subject to additional funding being secured for a further two years, a further 450,000 GBP (excluding VAT) may be made available, provided the University secures such funding and enacts the extension period. This additional funding is not guaranteed at this stage. If all extensions are enacted, the total contract value would be 825,000 GBP.

Renewal: A further 1 x 2-year is extension is available at end of initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e65c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076059-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Ross Sharp
Contact Email
rsharp4@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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