--- title: "Framework for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Framework for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2da.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Framework for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs." This initiative pertains to the services category, focusing on business services such as marketing and student recruitment. With the objective of exploring innovative partnerships for its international pathway programs, the University is inviting expressions of interest from third parties. The deadline for submissions is scheduled for 23rd July 2026. The project offers work both in the UK and at the University’s campus in Dubai, highlighting the strategic importance of international student recruitment for the institution. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, consulting, and recruitment services. Companies with a track record in delivering international student recruitment programs and related business services are well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. The potential for long-term contracts running from 2028 to 2032, combined with the University’s strategic commitment to international growth, offers substantial prospects for business expansion and collaboration in the education sector both domestically and internationally. Interested parties are advised to register on the University’s E-Tendering Portal to express their interest in this significant growth opportunity. ## Notice International student recruitment is a strategic priority for the University, and a key channel of recruitment is international pathway programs. Currently, the University delivers its own international pathway programs at both its main campus in the UK and at its Dubai campus. Partnership with a 3rd party provides marketing and student recruitment services for the programs against agreed targets. The contract under which this partnership operates is due to expire in 2028 and the University is keen to consider alternative and innovative approaches and models. We therefore welcome expressions of interest from third parties that can support the university in growing recruitment through its international pathways programs. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs. ### Planning Information International student recruitment is a strategic priority for the University, and a key channel of recruitment is international pathway programs. Currently, the University delivers its own international pathway programs at both its main campus in the UK and at its Dubai campus. Partnership with a 3rd party provides marketing and student recruitment services for the programs against agreed targets. The contract under which this partnership operates is due to expire in 2028 and the University is keen to consider alternative and innovative approaches and models. We therefore welcome expressions of interest from third parties that can support the university in growing recruitment through its international pathways programs. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs. Interested parties should note that the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062497-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2032 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 18:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062497-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062497-2026 2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home - 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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