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27 Jul 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for consultancy services aimed at student recruitment in Pakistan and Iran. The industry category encompasses advertising consultancy, business, and management consultancy, as well as recruitment services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically categorised as "below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded on 4th March 2026, with a contract period starting from 5th March 2026 to 29th February 2028, and a gross amount of £102,960. The contract was completed with A.R. International Education as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in advertising, management, and recruitment services tailored towards educational purposes in international markets like Pakistan and Iran. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in student recruitment or educational consultancy services will find this contract to be especially beneficial in expanding their reach and establishing a footprint in the international education market. The University of East Anglia's initiative in engaging consultancy firms is an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to partner with reputable institutions in delivering specialised services.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services for Pakistan and Iran.

Notice Description

A.R. International Education is the consultancy company for student recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070732-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,960 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.R INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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