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title: "2021-124-GDP-RD: Preliminary Market Consultation - Embedded International College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02afae"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-05-11"
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# 2021-124-GDP-RD: Preliminary Market Consultation - Embedded International College

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02afae

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is initiating a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) under the title "2021-124-GDP-RD: Preliminary Market Consultation - Embedded International College." This procurement process is focused on higher education services, specifically aiming to enhance the university’s offerings to international students in Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom (Region: UKE32). Currently, the procurement stage is planning, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2021. The consultation seeks input from third-party providers of preparatory programmes and services to support the university's goal of increasing international student recruitment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in educational services and educational centre operations, particularly those with experience in adult-education services at university level. Companies that can offer preparatory pathway programmes or English language skills coaching will be well-suited to engage in this consultation, as the university is looking to establish sustainable partnerships for growth. This is a chance for providers to contribute their expertise in enhancing the support provided to international students before they commence their degree studies.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Embedded International College. Additional information: All information relating to this preliminary market consultation can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current Please do not raise questions by emailing the university. All correspondence should be conducted through the In-tend portal, thank you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010301-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 15:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010301-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current

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