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title: "International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing"
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# International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05689dfd-1aad-4bab-81ec-c19f9730b7e9

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## Summary

The University of Essex is conducting a tender process for International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing. The procurement specification will cover regions such as China, India, the Middle East, South East Asia initially, with plans to expand in Africa and other markets. Interested suppliers must register by Monday 7th November 2022, with supplier meetings scheduled in November 2022 and the tender expected to be issued early next year in 2023. The total contract value is £1,000,000, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2023 and ending on 30th June 2026. The main procurement category is services.

This opportunity from the University of Essex for international student recruitment services presents a significant business growth potential for companies in the educational services and direct marketing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The University aims to explore delivery models to enhance its current recruitment strategy, providing a fertile ground for innovative companies to showcase their capabilities on a global scale.

## Notice

The University of Essex is reviewing how it delivers International Student recruitment. As part of this review, we would like to meet with suppliers who are able to deliver this service across the globe and explore delivery models which could improve the University's current delivery model. It is planned that the output from these supplier meetings will inform the procurement specification for a global tender initially covering China, India, and Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, South East Asia and with view to expand in Africa and other markets in line with the University recruitment and business strategy Please register your interest by Monday 7th November 2022 - Mid day 12.00 The University will aim to conduct supplier meetings throughout November 2022 with the intention to tender early next year (2023).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6ce849-77e6-4dd4-a0c1-560f0d606dbc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6ce849-77e6-4dd4-a0c1-560f0d606dbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6ce849-77e6-4dd4-a0c1-560f0d606dbc
  25th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
  For further details and to register your interest please go to

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