--- title: "UCA - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Pathway Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS" published: "2024-10-24" --- # UCA - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Pathway Provider Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7011e83-65b5-4a02-a8e4-5042b325c8e1.json) ## Summary The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is currently in the planning stage of gathering market information about potential Pathway Providers who specialise in international student recruitment at foundation and pre-master's level. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to inform UCA's approach to sustainable, high-quality, and diverse international student recruitment. This particular initiative falls under the higher education services category, with a focus on recruitment services. Located in South East England, particularly at Farnham, Surrey (GU9 7DS), the RFI was published on 23 October 2024 with a tender period ending on 8 November 2024. The procurement period is set to start on 1 December 2024 and conclude by 31 December 2024. This RFI represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in educational pathways for international students. Companies that are proficient in recruiting for creative arts and business-related degrees are particularly well-suited for this initiative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to respond, given their specialised capabilities and understanding of niche markets. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can forge strategic partnerships with UCA and contribute to shaping innovative recruitment strategies that align with UCA's broader educational objectives. ## Notice Please note this is not a tender opportunity, nor is this a guarantee that there will be a resulting procurement. This is a Request for Information, the responses to which may be used to inform the University's approach with regards to student recruitment. The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is undertaking market research into Pathway Providers. UCA is looking to engage with partners who have experience with international student recruitment at foundation and pre-master's level. This is intended to support UCA's strategy for sustainable, high quality and diverse international student recruitment. UCA would like to receive information about which pathway providers are currently active in the UK and the range of international pathway programmes that are on offer to students who ultimately wish to study at degree level in the creative arts, or in courses aligned to business for the creative industries. We would ask that Pathway Providers respond to the below questions, as well as provide any additional information that they think may be relevant to UCA. 1. What is the standard operating model (do providers receive a standard fee or is the work undertaken done on a concessionary basis or use an alternative model)? 2. How were the appointments made / via what process (procurement / partnership)? 3. Where are providers currently fulfilling this role and what are the number of students involved / feeder markets / subjects / study levels / duration? 4. What are the sponsor license arrangements? Additional information: Further details of this opportunity and access to all tender Documents can be found on the Universities e-tendering portal at the below link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/ProjectManage/123 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS | | Locality | UK | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU9 7DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Waverley | | Electoral ward | Farnham North West | | Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b - 24 Oct 2024 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b - 23 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b - 23 Oct 2024 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b - 23 Oct 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4509201-a892-4bcf-b725-193967fbf46b 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/ProjectManage/123 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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