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title: "International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037bf5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2022-10-25"
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# International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037bf5

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## Summary

The University of Essex is planning a procurement process for 'International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing', aimed at improving their current delivery model for higher education services. The tender, with the title 'DN1416', is in the planning stage and is set to cover regions such as China, India, the Middle East, South East Asia, and potentially expand to Africa. Interested suppliers are required to register by Monday 7th November 2022, with supplier meetings scheduled throughout November 2022, leading to an early next year tendering process.

This tender by the University of Essex provides an opportunity for businesses in the education services and direct marketing sectors to engage in global student recruitment services. Companies with expertise in delivering international student recruitment services across different regions would find this tender well-suited for their business growth. The procurement is expected to create opportunities for suppliers to enhance the University's recruitment strategy and expand their operations in various markets.

## Notice

The University of Essex is reviewing how it delivers International Student recruitment. As part of this review, we would like to meet with suppliers who are able to deliver this service across the globe and explore delivery models which could improve the University's current delivery model. It is planned that the output from these supplier meetings will inform the procurement specification for a global tender initially covering China, India, and Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, South East Asia and with view to expand in Africa and other markets in line with the University recruitment and business strategy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Essex is reviewing how it delivers International Student recruitment. As part of this review, we would like to meet with suppliers who are able to deliver this service across the globe and explore delivery models which could improve the University's current delivery model. It is planned that the output from these supplier meetings will inform the procurement specification for a global tender initially covering China, India, and Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, South East Asia and with view to expand in Africa and other markets in line with the University recruitment and business strategy Please register your interest by Monday 7th November 2022 - Mid day 12.00 The University will aim to conduct supplier meetings throughout November 2022 with the intention to tender early next year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030041-2022 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 12:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030041-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.ac.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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