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title: "International Student Recruitment In Country Agent"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-03-03"
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# International Student Recruitment In Country Agent

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77202270-ad58-497c-becc-c142c1bcab0e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Southampton Solent University seeking an agent for International Student Recruitment through a concessions contract titled "International Student Recruitment In Country Agent." This process falls under the education and training services industry, with the contract period starting on 22nd December 2021 and concluding on 21st December 2026. The tender was awarded on 22nd December 2021, and the total contract value is estimated at £1,700,000 based on achieving recruitment targets. The procurement method employed was a direct award, indicating that the selection of the agent did not involve a competitive tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international education services or student recruitment. Companies capable of establishing direct connections or networks within educational markets across various countries would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The commission-only structure could attract both small and large enterprises, fostering competition among different service providers aiming to contribute to the international recruitment efforts of educational institutions.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of in-country agency services related to the recruitment for international students both direct and via other agents. Contract is a commission only based concessions contract. There is no guaranteed level of spend on this contract and value will depend on achievement of recruitment targets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e18e7a-9827-49e0-93e5-79cd72330b2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Concessions contract - direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| 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 | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M SQUARED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e18e7a-9827-49e0-93e5-79cd72330b2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e18e7a-9827-49e0-93e5-79cd72330b2f
  3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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