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title: "2021-124-GDP-RD: Preliminary Market Consultation - Embedded International College"
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# 2021-124-GDP-RD: Preliminary Market Consultation - Embedded International College

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93321669-b36f-4b60-a2b1-1271ec9b7377

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## Summary

The Sheffield Hallam University is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "2021-124-GDP-RD: Preliminary Market Consultation - Embedded International College." This initiative falls under the higher education services category and is aimed at identifying potential third-party providers for preparatory pathway programmes. The engagement deadline is set for 4th June 2021, with the university located at City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, England. This preliminary market consultation is not an invitation to tender but is intended to gather insights for increasing international student recruitment.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education services. Companies that can supply innovative pathways for international students, including language training and preparatory courses, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process could lead to fruitful partnerships that support the university's growth strategy in expanding its international student demographics.

## Notice

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) is to seek views from proven third-party providers of preparatory pathway programmes and services, relating to the enhancement of the University's portfolio offer to international students that require additional study and/or English Language skills, before embarking on their degree level studies with the aim of increasing international student recruitment. The University's primary intent is to understand the potential partnership options available to secure sustainable growth of international student numbers. Please note that this PMC is not addressed to, or seeking views from, providers of student recruitment services (agents or marketing organisations) who should not respond. This is not an Invitation to Tender. Additional information: All information relating to this consultation can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/ProjectManage/644 Please send all correspondence through this portal thank you

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76d68f6-429a-4909-bb83-9fa9899dfc50 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 15:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76d68f6-429a-4909-bb83-9fa9899dfc50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76d68f6-429a-4909-bb83-9fa9899dfc50
  11th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/ProjectManage/644

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