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Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, based in Pontypridd, has completed a procurement process for the provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform. The award was made to ENROLY LTD, marking the end of an open procedure under the services category. This contract, valued at GBP 442,050, was signed on 11th July 2025 and involved a comprehensive solution to handle various aspects of international student recruitment and compliance, including eligibility assessment for visa applications. This project addresses the needs of multiple university departments, indicating its broad scope and importance within the education sector in the UK.

The successful implementation of this platform offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in international education services, compliance systems, and automated solutions. Companies with expertise in UK Visa and Immigration compliance, as well as firms adept at delivering data insights and handling high-risk market evaluations, would have been well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract also emphasised the integration of technology to manage student recruitment processes, making it a lucrative opportunity for SMEs equipped with innovative digital solutions. The University’s focus on compliance risk management and performance insights underscores the importance of high-quality service provision in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform

Notice Description

USW requires an International Compliance platform as an end-to-end solution for both September and January intakes. The system is used primarily to determine the eligibility of international unconditional offer holders to receive a CAS to apply for a student visa and is used across USW departments from admissions and recruitment all the way to accommodation, finance and academic registry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a supplier with an expertise in handling international student recruitment process including proficiency in hosting a, UKVI and Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) (formerly known as OISC) or equivalent compliant system which helps manage financial and compliance risk, alongside automated video interviews for applicants from high-risk markets and data insights which better inform the University on its performance versus competitors and the sector. USW is seeking a compliance platform which meets all aspects of the international student journey. The International Recruitment Compliance Platform will include features such as interview functionality, insight data, conversion and arrival communications

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148116
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£442,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott, Tina Struebig
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk, tina.struebig@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482383

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENROLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497725
    Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform - USW currently has an International Compliance platform in use as an end-to-end solution for both September and January intakes. The system is used primarily to determine the eligibility of international unconditional offer holders to receive a CAS to apply for a student visa and is used across USW departments from admissions and recruitment all the way to accommodation, finance and academic registry. The university is now able to tender for an end-to-end International Compliance Platform on an initial 4-year contract with a potential 12-month extension.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL527354
    Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform - USW requires an International Compliance platform as an end-to-end solution for both September and January intakes. The system is used primarily to determine the eligibility of international unconditional offer holders to receive a CAS to apply for a student visa and is used across USW departments from admissions and recruitment all the way to accommodation, finance and academic registry.

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