This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

York St John University has awarded a contract for "Business Process Support Services ITT" to Morgan Oxford Education Limited, following an open competition below the threshold. The successful service provider will operate the University's Africa Admissions Office based in Lagos, Nigeria, which processes applications and manages key admission functions. The procurement, under the "services" category, concluded with the contract valued at £100,000. The related procurement process progressed through the planning and tender stages, culminating in an award stage as of 8th July 2026, with the contract effective from 17th July 2026 to 17th July 2028. This initiative supports the University's growing demand for applications, especially from Africa, and aligns with compliance requirements from UKVI and institutional standards.

This procurement engagement provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in administrative and educational support services, to tap into the educational sector's expansion in international markets, specifically in Africa. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions, capable of managing critical application processes and ensuring seamless operational efficiency, will find this contract advantageous. Additionally, such opportunities could potentially foster partnerships with renowned educational institutions, solidifying a range of services that not only meet but exceed operational standards and student engagement requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Process Support Services ITT

Notice Description

The University has experienced sustained growth in applications from Africa, particularly Nigeria. To support this demand, as well as the potential for growth in other territories, YSJ operates a dedicated Africa Admissions Office in Lagos. The University tendered for skilled and experienced providers to deliver this service in future. Other geographical locations would be considered, if demonstrably beneficial to the delivery of the service requirements. This office processes applications, conducts document verification, manages Pre-CAS interviews, and provides applicant support on behalf of the UK Admissions team. The University has retendering for a Service Provider to operate this service, ensuring high quality delivery, compliance with UKVI and University standards, and a seamless extension of the UK admissions function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN OXFORD EDUCATION

Further Information

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