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title: "Provision of International Student Pathway Services"
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# Provision of International Student Pathway Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-519a81d2-ebbe-467f-8b9e-d553dac742e0

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is engaged in a procurement process for the "Provision of International Student Pathway Services." This tender, categorized under education and training services, was published on 4th August 2020, and the contract is scheduled to run from 29th January 2021 until 31st August 2031. The estimated contract value is £15 million, with a minimum value of £5 million. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a competitive dialogue, with the tender period having closed on 3rd September 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those capable of delivering international foundation and pre-master programmes. Companies that provide educational consultancy, training development, or international student services would find this tender particularly relevant. Given the emphasis on sustainability and the strategic objective to enhance student recruitment post-COVID-19, suppliers prepared to innovate and adapt will be well-positioned to engage with the University of Southampton.

## Notice

The University of Southampton (UoS) has a strategic objective to increase the number of international students over the next five years whilst at the same time diversify both levels of study for students as well as the countries of origin. To achieve this target, the university aims to develop the international market by ensuring that there is a consistent pipeline of students to our programmes through Foundation and Pre-masters provision. Based on research and analysis we have identified there is value in developing a partnership with an external provider to design, develop and deliver our vision. The impact of Covid-19 has meant that there is more emphasis on realising this strategic objective since international fee income stability will be more important for sustainability in a post-pandemic world. We are therefore seeking to select a partner to deliver International Foundation and Pre-Masters programmes with us. Additional information: For access to the tender documents please use the link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2cd23-aa26-4fa5-bdc8-bdc2238e73b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2cd23-aa26-4fa5-bdc8-bdc2238e73b5
- 4 Aug 2020 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28641033-e1e1-459d-b91e-c38b0a81f799

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2cd23-aa26-4fa5-bdc8-bdc2238e73b5
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28641033-e1e1-459d-b91e-c38b0a81f799
  4th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton

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