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Marketing Support China

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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07 Jan 2026 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded its procurement process titled "Marketing Support China." This contract involves the provision of a designated employee based in China, tasked with aiding marketing and student recruitment activities for the university. The procurement process, completed under a direct method without competition due to its size being below the threshold, falls under the services industry category, specifically administrative educational services. The contract was awarded to the China Britain Business Council, a small to medium enterprise, and covers a period from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2028, with the contract value set at GBP 140,000. The main location for this procurement is based in Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the services sector, especially those related to marketing and educational services. By engaging in such contracts, suppliers can expand their reach and capabilities, particularly in international markets such as China. Businesses that can provide effective marketing support, cultural insights, and localised recruitment strategies will find this contract a suitable match to demonstrate their expertise, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio in collaborative and cross-border educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing Support China

Notice Description

Provision of a designated employee based in China to support in marketing and student recruitment activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001063-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHINA BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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