Planning

LUV01460 - Global Recruitment Agent Commission Management System

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has initiated a procurement process currently in the planning stage for a project titled "LUV01460 – Global Recruitment Agent Commission Management System." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically aiming at industry-specific software packages and development services. The contract period potentially extends from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with a maximum possible extension to 2032. Interested parties are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement (PME) via a questionnaire due by 20 May 2026. The engagement aims to identify feasible solutions for creating a standalone agent commission management platform, and further competition may follow depending on the outcomes. The initiative is led by Stewart Brewer from the University of Leicester, located in Leicester, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and industry-specific solutions. Companies with expertise in creating commission management systems can leverage this tender to grow their portfolio by providing tailor-made solutions to the education sector, specifically catering to universities. As this is a preliminary market engagement, smaller businesses with innovative approaches along with larger established firms have the chance to influence the procurement requirements and showcase their capabilities. Given the project's focus on a niche software package, developers with a strong understanding of recruitment and commission-based systems will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their skills. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to long-term partnerships with educational institutions and expand market reach within the sector.

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Notice Title

LUV01460 - Global Recruitment Agent Commission Management System

Notice Description

The University of Leicester is undertaking early pre-market engagement (PME) to explore potential solutions for a stand alone agent commission processing and management platform. At this stage the engagement is via a short questionnaire which can be accessed via the tenderbox. We request that these are completed and returned via the tenderbox by 5pm Wednesday 20 May 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Industry-specific-software-package./WJR453K82S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJR453K82S

Planning Information

The engagement is via a PME Questionnaire available in the tender box. This document gives the context and objectives of the PME. The University may decide to engage those answering the questionnaire at a later stage. But some form of competition will follow if the PME proves the concept to be affordable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039231-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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