--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb42.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is in the planning stage for an anticipated tender concerning a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically in personnel placement services. The planning involves pre-tender market engagement, scheduled for completion by 14th July 2026. The official tender process is set to run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031. As part of the engagement, the University intends to hold meetings with potential suppliers to assess market capabilities and gather insights. Interested parties should note that the University is handling this outside the Procurement Act 2023 and should register on their E-Tendering Portal to express interest. This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in personnel placement services and those with the capability to support post-graduate work placements. Companies with expertise in international student recruitment and support services will find this framework particularly aligned with their offerings. Engaging with the University of Birmingham offers the chance to participate in a long-term framework that can enhance business portfolios and expand market reach within the UK educational sector. ## Notice The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support. The University is planning to hold supplier meetings to engage with suppliers to gain a better understanding of the market, discuss supplier insights, understand supplier capacity to deliver the University's requirements and discuss the tender process itself. 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://intendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support. ### Planning Information The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support. The University is planning to hold supplier meetings to engage with suppliers to gain a better understanding of the market, discuss supplier insights, understand supplier capacity to deliver the University's requirements and discuss the tender process itself. Following supplier engagement, it is the University's intention to conduct a tender exercise with a select list of suppliers. To finalise this list, additional supplier‑specific information may be requested as needed. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://intendhost.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/066408-2026 | | 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 | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2031 | | 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 - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 15:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066408-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066408-2026 14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://intendhost.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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