Tender

International Student Recruitment - Americas

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 11:13

Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University is seeking a specialist service provider to enhance international student recruitment from the Americas, with a focus on increasing enrolment rates through comprehensive recruitment and conversion services. As a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, the University has issued a tender titled "International Student Recruitment - Americas", with procurement falling under the services category specifically for recruitment services. The tender, valued at £1,250,000 gross, is managed using an open procedure, welcoming bids until the deadline on 3rd July 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an initial planning stage in May 2026, and aims to award contracts by the end of September 2026. The engagement encompasses numerous countries across the Americas, including the US, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina, among others.

This tender opportunity can significantly boost businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international education markets. It offers substantial growth potential for firms capable of delivering targeted marketing and conversion strategies across diverse geographical markets. Ideal candidates will combine expertise in student recruitment with proven capabilities in overcoming regional challenges and meeting the technical and quality criteria set by the University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions and established networks in the Americas are especially encouraged to compete, given the project’s potential for contract renewals extending up to 2031.

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Notice Title

International Student Recruitment - Americas

Notice Description

London Met wishes to appoint a suitably experienced specialist service provider to deliver a proactive service with the purpose of optimising student recruitment and conversion rates by recruiting, assessing and converting prospective students into enrolled students at the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: These extensions are break clauses in the contract which are part of the tender.

Planning Information

No pre market engagement done with any supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046305-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,041,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,041,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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