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In-country Student Recruitment Support - Malaysia / SE Asia

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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28 Jan 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "In-country Student Recruitment Support - Malaysia / SE Asia" undertaken by the University of Sussex was aimed at securing employer of record payroll and hosting services in Malaysia. This initiative is part of the university's international student recruitment and strategic goals in the region. The procurement, classified under Payroll management services, falls in the services category. Although the lot associated with the tender was ultimately cancelled, the contract was awarded to The Briars Group. The procurement employed a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, with the award completed on 26th January 2026. The contract has a value of GBP 415,000 and an option for a three-year extension was initially available.

This tender signifies significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll management, specifically those with capabilities in providing services in international contexts such as Malaysia. Small and medium enterprises like The Briars Group, which successfully secured the contract, may find similar opportunities appealing, especially organisations capable of delivering comprehensive support services aligned with educational institutions' international recruitment strategies. Although the procurement was conducted through a restricted process, participation in such tenders may lead to substantial growth prospects, particularly for companies within existing frameworks or having experience in limited-competition contracts.

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Notice Title

In-country Student Recruitment Support - Malaysia / SE Asia

Notice Description

The University of Sussex is requesting pricing for employer of record payroll and hosting services in Malaysia to support to the University's international student recruitment goals and the University's international strategies in the region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sussex is requesting pricing for employer of record payroll and hosting services in Malaysia to support to the University's international student recruitment goals and the University's international strategies in the region.

Options: 3 year extension available

Procurement Information

Desktop calculator with RFQ procedure from Framework above threshold. Per the framework only suppliers listed in the appropriate Lot were invited. Framework: NWUPC PFB3160 NW Global Mobility Services Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061105
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007649-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Charlie Beeny
Contact Email
c.beeny@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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRIARS GROUP

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