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Provision of International Recruitment Website Mini Hub: Design, Build, Conversion Optimisation and Maintenance

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Provision of International Recruitment Website Mini Hub: Design, Build, Conversion Optimisation and Maintenance" project. The tender aims to find an experienced digital partner to create a mini hub focused on converting international student recruitment for their new campus. The procurement relates to the broader services category and is tied to the educational sector. Key information, including project documents, was published on 22 July 2026, with further notices expected by 7 September 2026. Located in the UKM50 region, this initiative offers a strategic opportunity for businesses with the relevant digital and recruitment expertise.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in web design, user experience, and digital marketing within the education sector. Companies with a background in higher education and international student recruitment will find this project particularly suitable. The requirement for conversion-optimised designs and an understanding of international student decision-making processes indicates that businesses with a comprehensive approach to digital solutions and client engagement expertise could leverage this opportunity to support Robert Gordon University’s expanding global reach. Collaboration with the university could foster business growth by enhancing credibility and expanding networks in the educational services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of International Recruitment Website Mini Hub: Design, Build, Conversion Optimisation and Maintenance

Notice Description

RGU is seeking an experienced digital partner with demonstrable expertise in higher education and international student recruitment to design, build, launch and maintain a mini hub within our existing website. This mini hub will serve as a dedicated conversion-focused entry point for international audiences, supporting recruitment to a new campus/location. We are specifically looking for a partner who can combine: -Expertise in UX and conversion design -Experience within higher and international student recruitment -Understanding of international student decision-making We are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of our requirement as outlined in the attached document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RGU is seeking an experienced digital partner with demonstrable expertise in higher education and international student recruitment to design, build, launch and maintain a mini hub within our existing website. This mini hub will serve as a dedicated conversion-focused entry point for international audiences, supporting recruitment to a new campus/location. We are specifically looking for a partner who can combine: -Expertise in UX and conversion design -Experience within higher and international student recruitment -Understanding of international student decision-making

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838040
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560659
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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