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Overseas Hosting Agreement - Vietnam

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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26 May 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has finalised a contract under the Overseas Hosting Agreement for Vietnam, marking the award stage of the procurement process. The procurement, completed via a direct method below the threshold without competition under a light touch regime, focuses on higher and adult education services. Scheduled from 1st May 2026 until 19th March 2029, this contract involves providing overseas in-country representatives to support the University's international enrolment efforts. The University, located at University House, Portsmouth, serves as the contracting authority, with its procurement managed from its base in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international education services, particularly those capable of facilitating in-country student recruitment and support. SANNAM S4 LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise headquartered in London, has been identified as the supplier, highlighting the potential for similarly sized businesses to engage in such contracts. Companies offering culturally informed recruitment activities and student support that align with international growth strategies will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their operations into international markets, like Vietnam.

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Notice Title

Overseas Hosting Agreement - Vietnam

Notice Description

The University awarded a contract for the provision of overseas in-country representatives in Vietnam. This will provide real- time support to prospective students and ensure culturally informed recruitment activity to align with the University's international enrolment growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a29f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048408-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 19 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

SANNAM S4

Further Information

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