---
title: "Overseas Hosting Arrangement - Nigeria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066735"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066735.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Overseas Hosting Arrangement - Nigeria

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066735

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process titled "Overseas Hosting Arrangement - Nigeria" to award a contract for higher education services. The contract intends to provide overseas in-country representatives in Nigeria, supporting prospective student recruitment and aligning with the university's international enrolment growth. The procurement method was conducted directly, below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £134,825.27, is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 July 2027. A milestone for future signature of the contract is scheduled for 15 March 2026. Located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the university aims to maintain service consistency during the contract period while developing a long-term strategy.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the higher education sector, particularly those with expertise in international student recruitment and cultural insight into Nigeria. Large organisations like NAVITAS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED, the supplier awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited due to their capacity to rapidly adapt staffing levels as required. This partnership allows for direct engagement with local recruitment activities, offering insightful, real-time support pivotal for expanding educational services in international markets. Consequently, businesses experienced in similar collaborations or education services in foreign markets may find beneficial opportunities by forging connections with such contracting authorities.

## Notice

The University intends to award a contract until 31 July 2027 for the provision of overseas in-country representatives in Nigeria. This will provide real- time support to prospective students and ensure culturally informed recruitment activity to align with the University's international enrolment growth. The University has an established relationship with this provider and the contract period is for a short period of time to ensure consistency of services whilst a long term strategy is considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021749-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,825 |
| 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 PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAVITAS UK HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021749-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021749-2026
  11th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nukh.navitas.com
- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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