Notice Information
Notice Title
UOW984 West Africa Representative (based in Nigeria) PME
Notice Description
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice University of Worcester West Africa Representative (based in Nigeria) The University of Worcester (UW) is looking to appoint a Representative to provide services for the University including the engagement of an Individual or Individuals to carry out representative activities to deliver the marketing and promotional services in West Africa 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. As part of our preparation, we are undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the scope, structure and approach of the procurement process. This engagement is for information-gathering purposes only and does not form part of the formal evaluation. We are seeking early engagement with and feedback from Suppliers to: * gain initial supplier awareness and engagement, * gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions, * understand market pricing structures, * understand risks and issues not previously considered, * inform the Procurement Strategy. Background on the University of Worcester The University of Worcester was founded in 1946 as a beacon of hope in the aftermath of the Second World War, with a guiding mission to help win peace through education. This founding vision continues to shape the University's ethos today - using the power of education to enrich lives and make a positive contribution to society. Since its beginning, the University of Worcester has lived its maxim 'Inspired for Life', expressed through a culture of inclusion, creativity, effectiveness and friendliness. We concentrate on working together as a whole University, to create an environment in which people thrive, placing great importance on combining enduring human values with professionalism. As a university, we are an expression of democracy, progress, knowledge and principle. We believe the fundamental, transformative effect of higher education has benefits for individuals, and for society as a whole. We endeavour to create an institution which encourages students to become good citizens, both within the University community and in the wider world. 'Inspired for Life' means that we not only support students and staff to succeed in their chosen career, but also that we motivate them to use the skills that they develop to build a better world. This approach makes our graduates highly employable, with 96% in work or further study within six months of completing their course. We have a national reputation as a very friendly community, where both staff and students feel genuinely valued and empowered to make a meaningful contribution. The University has been consistently ranked among the top institutions in the UK for Quality Education, topping the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings in recent years. Our commitment to sustainability, equality, and social mobility is embedded in all we do. Significant investment in award-winning, inclusive facilities - such as The Hive, Europe's first integrated university and public library, and the University of Worcester Arena, the UK's first fully accessible sports facility - reflects our outward-looking ethos. More recent developments include the opening of the Three Counties Medical School in 2023, which is helping to address regional workforce shortages in healthcare. A strong network of partnerships with local authorities, healthcare providers, schools and community organisations underpins our belief that universities play a vital role in driving social good, regionally and beyond.
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/013747-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- 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
- 16 Feb 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
- Contact Name
- Lucy Smith
- Contact Email
- uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013747-2026
16th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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