Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Student Enrolment Management Service

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 09:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Student Enrolment Management Service" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, located at University House, Portsmouth, UK. This contract, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06c312, involves a comprehensive five-year strategic marketing campaign aimed at increasing international student numbers. The process operates under UKPGA legal basis 2023/54 and follows a direct procurement method, indicating an award without competition as it was below the threshold. This service falls under various industry categories such as "Database systems," "Advertising and marketing services," "Recruitment services," and "Education and training services." The contract was awarded to IDP CONNECT LTD on 23rd June 2026, and the award remains active, with the service completion expected by 23rd June 2031. The awarded contract is valued at £177,000 GBP.

This tender creates business growth opportunities for companies specialising in integrated digital marketing services and consultancy that can provide global student insights and manage cross-channel enrolment campaigns. Businesses capable of offering a single-source platform for student recruitment and enrolment processes, particularly those with experience in managing international educational marketing efforts, stand to benefit significantly. The contract opportunity fits SMEs, especially those experienced in education marketing, highlighting a growth path for those looking to expand their portfolios within the educational sector. The strategic nature of the project aligns with entities that possess robust networks and expertise in the higher education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Enrolment Management Service

Notice Description

Provision of a five year strategic marketing campaign to support University of Portsmouth's global strategy to grow international numbers by implementing and managing marketing along with the provision of Agent counsellors to support enquiries and enrolment. This will generate interest, and enquiries from key markets whilst providing a single source from enquiry to enrolment for students. This will require a comprehensive, integrated platform combining global student insights, digital marketing reach, and direct access to prospective applicants through established channels such as their owned media networks and counselling services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062629-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IDP CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c312-2026-07-03T10:06:39+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-03T10:06:39+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c312",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWYV-2655-NPMQ",
            "name": "University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWYV-2655-NPMQ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "University House",
                "locality": "Portsmouth",
                "postalCode": "PO1 2UP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@port.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.port.ac.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02471319",
            "name": "IDP CONNECT LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02471319"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PHHC-2136-QMQV"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "First Floor, Bedford House, 69-79 Fulham High Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW6 3JW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI33"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "AccountsTeam@idp-connect.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://partners.idp.com/",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWYV-2655-NPMQ",
        "name": "University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "25-790",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Student Enrolment Management Service",
        "description": "Provision of a five year strategic marketing campaign to support University of Portsmouth's global strategy to grow international numbers by implementing and managing marketing along with the provision of Agent counsellors to support enquiries and enrolment. This will generate interest, and enquiries from key markets whilst providing a single source from enquiry to enrolment for students. This will require a comprehensive, integrated platform combining global student insights, digital marketing reach, and direct access to prospective applicants through established channels such as their owned media networks and counselling services.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02471319",
                    "name": "IDP CONNECT LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48610000",
                            "description": "Database systems"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79340000",
                            "description": "Advertising and marketing services"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79600000",
                            "description": "Recruitment services"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "80000000",
                            "description": "Education and training services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ31",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-23T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2031-06-23T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 177000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-23T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "062629-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062629-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-03T10:06:39+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}