---
title: "International Student Recruitment - PGT International Conversion Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# International Student Recruitment - PGT International Conversion Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "International Student Recruitment - PGT International Conversion Service" by the University of Exeter is oriented towards enhancing the student recruitment journey for prospective international postgraduate taught (PGT) students. The contract is tagged under the education and training services category and is applicable throughout the United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, following an open procedure method with a planned contract commencement from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st August 2030. The budget allocated for this service is £875,000 with a gross value of £1,050,000. Important dates include the contract award dated 14th August 2025, with a standstill period ending on 26th August 2025. The primary contact for the University of Exeter is Leanne Le Moucheux, based in Exeter, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those focusing on international student recruitment strategies. Companies that can provide third-party services to support such a journey for future intakes will find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a competitive edge, as the University of Exeter has shown openness to considering SME bids during the tender stage. Moreover, firms seeking long-term collaboration will benefit from the possibility of contract renewals for up to two additional 12-month periods. Companies with innovative recruitment solutions tailored to the higher education sector will likely find this contract advantageous for enhancing their business growth.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is exploring third party services to support the student recruitment journey of our prospective international PGT students to commence from September 2025 for future intakes.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: This contract can be extended for two further periods 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/048790-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| Lots value | £875,000 |
| Awards value | £875,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048790-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 14:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026793-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048790-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026793-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94295&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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