--- title: "International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051857" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051857" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051857.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051857.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2025-09-25" --- # International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051857 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051857) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051857.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter has successfully completed the procurement process for the "International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework." This contract, part of the education and training services industry, focuses on engaging third-party consultants in key overseas regions to strengthen international student recruitment and partnerships. Situated in Exeter, UK, the University initiated this tender with an open procedure. The procurement process has concluded, with key contracts awarded as of 31st July 2025, and the framework agreements are set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The contracts each have a gross value of GBP £4,800,000, indicating the significant investment in maintaining a consistent international presence to stay competitive. This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses involved in education consultancy and international student recruitment services. Companies adept in navigating the competitive landscape of higher education and training services, especially those familiar with strategising in diverse geographies such as the UK, India, and the US, will find this framework beneficial for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned, as the tender process allows flexibility through direct awards or further competition under the framework, making it conducive for SMEs looking to expand their market share by collaborating with a reputable UK institution. The involvement of multiple suppliers, such as Acumen part of Sannam S4, Grok Global Services, Inc., and OneStep Global Ingress Private Limited, reflects the inclusive nature of this procurement process, opening avenues for competitive pricing and quality service delivery. ## Notice The University of Exeter currently employs third party consultants to act on behalf of the University in selected overseas regions. These regions have been identified as strategically important for international student recruitment and partnership activity. These consultants are managed by the third party entity and work exclusively with the respective regional manager or main contact within the University of Exeter International Office. These consultants will then be seen as official representatives within carrying out extensive operations for the institution as well as acting as a point of contact for key stakeholders across the stated region. The current international student recruitment landscape is challenging with increasing competition both at home and in other overseas study abroad destinations and having the option to offer a consistent presence in market is seen as a key objective to remain competitive. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Renewal: This contract can be extended for one period of up to 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059772-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | £4,000,000 | | Contracts value | £4,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | ACUMEN PART OF SANNAM S4; GROK GLOBAL SERVICES; ONESTEP GLOBAL INGRESS; SANNAM S4 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059772-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 09:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042263-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 10:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023110-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023105-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059772-2025 25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042263-2025 23rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023110-2025 20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023105-2025 20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://grokglobal.com - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://acumen.education/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94122&B= - https://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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