Planning

Business Process Support Services ITT

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process for York St John University, located at Lord Mayor's Walk, York, United Kingdom, involves an open tender titled "Business Process Support Services ITT" under the industry category of office-support services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and seeks proposals from service providers to operate the Africa Admissions Office, particularly due to increased applications from Nigeria and potential for growth in other regions. The tender process began on the 18th of March 2026, with the submission deadline set for the 10th of April 2026. This is a below-threshold open competition with an estimated contract value of £100,000 GBP spanning from June 2026 to May 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in administrative support and international student services, as well as those with capabilities in document verification and interview management. Companies adept at delivering high-quality service compliant with UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) and University standards, while offering innovative solutions and demonstrating social impact, are highly encouraged to compete. With procurement awards based on criteria such as account management, proposal quality, capability, and value for money, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their business operations into new markets with one of the UK's reputed universities.

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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 seeks to tender 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 is 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-066d23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024437-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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