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title: "Provision of International Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a3d07b8-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Provision of International Recruitment Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a3d07b8-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to enhance its international student enrolment through the provision of student recruitment services, focusing primarily on undergraduate studies. This contract, titled "Provision of International Recruitment Services," falls under the recruitment services category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure method. The award for this tender was made on 30 September 2016, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2016 and set to conclude on 30 September 2020. The tender notices that led to this contract were published prior to the award date, and it is now complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment and education sector, particularly those specialising in international student recruitment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the nature of the services required and the financing considerations involved. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in effectively recruiting international students and have established networks or collaborations with educational institutions may find this sector ripe for growth and engagement.

## Notice

To appoint an organisation to provide student recruitment services to deliver enrolments of international students in support of the University's strategic aim to grow its international student body. Initially, the focus of the student recruitment services will be at the Undergraduate level of study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb01aec-dbd8-45ca-b7f0-f340ea6c7dc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb01aec-dbd8-45ca-b7f0-f340ea6c7dc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb01aec-dbd8-45ca-b7f0-f340ea6c7dc5
  7th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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