--- title: "008/2018E International Student Enquiry & Enrolment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2018-11-01" --- # 008/2018E International Student Enquiry & Enrolment Service Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7d89060-676e-4db4-aa45-b5db7b88b73a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the University of the West of England (UWE), which is seeking to engage services for their "008/2018E International Student Enquiry & Enrolment Service". This tender falls under the recruitment services industry category and is located in Bristol, South West England. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with proposals due by 9th November 2018. The estimated contract value is between £800,000 and £1,000,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 15th December 2018, lasting until 14th December 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing bidding from various suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment services and managed services for international student enrolment. Companies with experience in handling international enquiries, conversion strategies, and personalised student engagement would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, businesses offering language services and those able to adapt to varying time zone challenges may find this contract particularly relevant, aligning with the university's ambitious recruitment goals contributing to its growth strategy. ## Notice The International Office forms part of the Future Students service and is responsible for the recruitment of International and EU students, supporting academic partnerships and managing the Agent network. The University supports ambitious recruitment targets in-line with the University's 2020 strategy for growth across all audiences. The University is using Managed Services for international enquiry management and offers made conversion: o To engage with International prospects at soonest opportunity after initial point of contact. o To offer personal contact via telephone (outbound and inbound), email, IM / virtual in order to convert potential students. o To have a robust strategy in place to deliver timely, consistent and personalised contact with potential students. o To improve conversion from enquirer to applicant and applicant to enrolment. o To deliver personalised information to applicants on the University and pre-arrival processes. o To deliver cutting edge, contemporary engagement with prospects and applicants. o To increase contact points with enquirer / applicant therefore reducing 'drop off'. o To be able to offer language specialisms. o To reduce impact of GMT restrictions. Additional information: Please register on In-Tend to receive our tenders: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4e5132-a681-47a7-a847-e95c70a895ac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | HE PORTAL | | Locality | AVON | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2018 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4e5132-a681-47a7-a847-e95c70a895ac - 26 Oct 2018 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4e5132-a681-47a7-a847-e95c70a895ac - 4 Oct 2018 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4e5132-a681-47a7-a847-e95c70a895ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4e5132-a681-47a7-a847-e95c70a895ac 1st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwe.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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