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TenderCancellation

05 Aug 2026 at 14:05

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 13:49

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority, initiated a public procurement process titled "International Offices for Student Recruitment." The procurement aims to manage offices in South East Asia, particularly focusing on student recruitment, with Sannam S4 Limited contracted as the supplier. The tender, related to office-support and recruitment services, was awarded via direct award procurement, with a value of £180,000.00, covering services from April to September 2025. The processes span several Southeast Asian countries, including India and Singapore. Despite an earlier erroneous tender cancellation published on 5th August 2026, the award is set to commence on 17th August 2026, as detailed in the published notices.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, office management, and student recruitment services within the educational sector. Companies capable of managing international office operations, particularly in educational consultancy and overseas recruitment, stand to benefit from such engagements. Sannam S4 Limited, being an SME, exemplifies the suitability of small to medium enterprises in fulfilling this contract through international cooperation and specialised services in diverse local markets across Southeast Asia. This contract is an indicator of growing demand in the educational field and presents ongoing opportunities for businesses looking to expand globally in student recruitment services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

International Offices for Student Recruitment

Notice Description

South East Asia Office Management Fee and Operating Budget. Sannam S4 is the University of Exeter's contracted provider to host and operate our overseas offices in both India and South East Asia. This notice is to cover the Management Fee (including consultancy fee, desk space and salaries) and Operating Budget (including all international student recruitment activity costs) for the South East Asia Office for the period from April 2025 to 20 Sept 2025.

Procurement Information

Sannam S4 is the University of Exeter's contracted provider to host and operate our overseas offices in both India and South East Asia. This PCW form is to cover the Management Fee (including consultancy fee, desk space and salaries) and Operating Budget (including all international student recruitment activity costs) for the South East Asia Office for the period from April 2025 to 20 Sept 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074283-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98340000 - Accommodation and office services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANNAM S4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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