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Overseas Hosting Arrangement - Nigeria

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process titled "Overseas Hosting Arrangement - Nigeria" to award a contract for higher education services. The contract intends to provide overseas in-country representatives in Nigeria, supporting prospective student recruitment and aligning with the university's international enrolment growth. The procurement method was conducted directly, below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £134,825.27, is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 July 2027. A milestone for future signature of the contract is scheduled for 15 March 2026. Located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the university aims to maintain service consistency during the contract period while developing a long-term strategy.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the higher education sector, particularly those with expertise in international student recruitment and cultural insight into Nigeria. Large organisations like NAVITAS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED, the supplier awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited due to their capacity to rapidly adapt staffing levels as required. This partnership allows for direct engagement with local recruitment activities, offering insightful, real-time support pivotal for expanding educational services in international markets. Consequently, businesses experienced in similar collaborations or education services in foreign markets may find beneficial opportunities by forging connections with such contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Overseas Hosting Arrangement - Nigeria

Notice Description

The University intends to award a contract until 31 July 2027 for the provision of overseas in-country representatives in Nigeria. This will provide real- time support to prospective students and ensure culturally informed recruitment activity to align with the University's international enrolment growth. The University has an established relationship with this provider and the contract period is for a short period of time to ensure consistency of services whilst a long term strategy is considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVITAS UK HOLDINGS

Further Information

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