Tender

UOW984 West Africa Representative (based in Nigeria) PSQ

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 20:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 11:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is actively seeking a West Africa Representative based in Nigeria to offer marketing and promotional services on its behalf. This procurement falls within the industry categories of marketing and higher education services. The process is currently at the tender stage, following preliminary market engagement, and opens with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire stage. Key dates include the deadline for expression of interest on 10th April 2026 and the end of the award period on 6th July 2026. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive flexible procedure, and suppliers passing the initial stages will be invited to tender, with shortlisted suppliers moving on to interviews. The role does not require a formal presence like a branded office within the territories.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in the educational sector, looking to expand their operations in the West African market. Companies capable of providing back-office support for marketing activities without the need for local infrastructure would be well-suited to compete. The flexible procedure offers opportunities for innovative solutions and engagement with a reputable public authority, as the University of Worcester aims to enrich lives through education and sustainability, reflected in its commitment to quality and inclusivity. Successful bidders may benefit from potential contract renewals subject to performance and ongoing needs, making it an attractive prospect for long-term collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW984 West Africa Representative (based in Nigeria) PSQ

Notice Description

The University of Worcester (UW) is looking to appoint a Representative to provide services for UW in West Africa including the engagement of an Individual or Individuals to carry out representative activities to deliver marketing and promotional services. UW is looking for a Representative who can provide the back-office support for the services to be delivered. At this stage we are not looking for a more formal presence such as a branded office or to employ anyone directly in the Territories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 months subject to performance and an ongoing need for the requirement.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are requested to log on to the University of Worcester In-Tend Portal, link below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home Once logged in suppliers can access the project and read the brief. A supplier information session will be run remotely via Microsoft teams on Wednesday 4th March, to confirm attendance, suppliers need to be registered on In-Tend and are required to contact the University through the correspondence function on In-Tend to request an invitation link. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity can complete the questionnaire and return this on the due date as outlined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026541-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-07-16

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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