Overseas Hosting Services - Nigeria

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has undertaken a public procurement process for "Overseas Hosting Services - Nigeria" under the legal basis of the UK Public Authority regulations. The aim is to support their international student recruitment activities in Nigeria. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract starting on 9th June 2026 and ending on 31st July 2026. The tender focuses on the services industry and follows a procurement method categorized as "Below threshold - unknown," using a light-touch regime. The award was finalised on 16th June 2026, with NAVITAS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED as the awarded supplier.

This procurement initiative presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and higher education services to engage with a reputable higher education entity. Companies experienced in international hosting services, particularly those capable of operating in Nigeria, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This engagement can facilitate business growth by establishing international service networks and strengthening ties with educational institutions, thus providing a strategic advantage in the global education market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Overseas Hosting Services - Nigeria

Notice Description

The University requires continuation of hosting services in order to enable us to have a presence in-country, to aid in our international student recruitment activities in the region until 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b63f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056780-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,825 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

NAVITAS UK HOLDINGS

Further Information

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