---
title: "In-country Student Recruitment Support - Malaysia / SE Asia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061105"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# In-country Student Recruitment Support - Malaysia / SE Asia

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061105

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "In-country Student Recruitment Support - Malaysia / SE Asia" undertaken by the University of Sussex was aimed at securing employer of record payroll and hosting services in Malaysia. This initiative is part of the university's international student recruitment and strategic goals in the region. The procurement, classified under Payroll management services, falls in the services category. Although the lot associated with the tender was ultimately cancelled, the contract was awarded to The Briars Group. The procurement employed a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, with the award completed on 26th January 2026. The contract has a value of GBP 415,000 and an option for a three-year extension was initially available.

This tender signifies significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll management, specifically those with capabilities in providing services in international contexts such as Malaysia. Small and medium enterprises like The Briars Group, which successfully secured the contract, may find similar opportunities appealing, especially organisations capable of delivering comprehensive support services aligned with educational institutions' international recruitment strategies. Although the procurement was conducted through a restricted process, participation in such tenders may lead to substantial growth prospects, particularly for companies within existing frameworks or having experience in limited-competition contracts.

## Notice

The University of Sussex is requesting pricing for employer of record payroll and hosting services in Malaysia to support to the University's international student recruitment goals and the University's international strategies in the region.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sussex is requesting pricing for employer of record payroll and hosting services in Malaysia to support to the University's international student recruitment goals and the University's international strategies in the region.

Options: 3 year extension available

### Procurement Information

Desktop calculator with RFQ procedure from Framework above threshold. Per the framework only suppliers listed in the appropriate Lot were invited. Framework: NWUPC PFB3160 NW Global Mobility Services Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007649-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £415,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRIARS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007649-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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