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Contract for the provision of Student confirmation of acceptance for Studies and UK Visas and Immigration Support Services

SRUC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

SRUC has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Student confirmation of acceptance for Studies and UK Visas and Immigration Support Services" to Enroly. This contract, categorized under Higher Education, Further Education, Research, and Consultancy, was finalized on 28 March 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure and focused on service provision at SRUC's location in Edinburgh, specific to UKM75 (CPV codes 80300000 and 75121000). The contract, valued at £127,875, commenced following the tender stage that ended on 25 February 2025, with an initial tender period closing on 25 February 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services and immigration support to grow their market presence and establish long-term relationships with prominent institutions like SRUC. Companies equipped to manage the post-acceptance phase of international student recruitment and adept at minimizing UKVI refusal rates are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses possessing ISO 27001 accreditation and substantial insurance cover would find this procurement opportunity significant for expanding their service portfolio and achieving sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Student confirmation of acceptance for Studies and UK Visas and Immigration Support Services

Notice Description

SRUC requires a service provider that can fully assist with the post-acceptance stage of the College's international student recruitment pipeline.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC requires a service provider that can fully assist with the post-acceptance stage of the College's international student recruitment pipeline. For SRUC to achieve its ambition to become a trusted sponsor for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) refusal rates for our international students must be minimised. Full details for this opportunity can be found within the attached documents.

Renewal: One extension of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789385
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,875 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Retender 60 or 72 months after contract start date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ENROLY

SRUC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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