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title: "International Offices for Student Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc91"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# International Offices for Student Recruitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc91

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority, initiated a public procurement process titled "International Offices for Student Recruitment." The procurement aims to manage offices in South East Asia, particularly focusing on student recruitment, with Sannam S4 Limited contracted as the supplier. The tender, related to office-support and recruitment services, was awarded via direct award procurement, with a value of £180,000.00, covering services from April to September 2025. The processes span several Southeast Asian countries, including India and Singapore. Despite an earlier erroneous tender cancellation published on 5th August 2026, the award is set to commence on 17th August 2026, as detailed in the published notices.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, office management, and student recruitment services within the educational sector. Companies capable of managing international office operations, particularly in educational consultancy and overseas recruitment, stand to benefit from such engagements. Sannam S4 Limited, being an SME, exemplifies the suitability of small to medium enterprises in fulfilling this contract through international cooperation and specialised services in diverse local markets across Southeast Asia. This contract is an indicator of growing demand in the educational field and presents ongoing opportunities for businesses looking to expand globally in student recruitment services.

## Notice

South East Asia Office Management Fee and Operating Budget. Sannam S4 is the University of Exeter's contracted provider to host and operate our overseas offices in both India and South East Asia. This notice is to cover the Management Fee (including consultancy fee, desk space and salaries) and Operating Budget (including all international student recruitment activity costs) for the South East Asia Office for the period from April 2025 to 20 Sept 2025.

### Procurement Information

Sannam S4 is the University of Exeter's contracted provider to host and operate our overseas offices in both India and South East Asia. This PCW form is to cover the Management Fee (including consultancy fee, desk space and salaries) and Operating Budget (including all international student recruitment activity costs) for the South East Asia Office for the period from April 2025 to 20 Sept 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074283-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| 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 | SANNAM S4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074283-2026
- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074262-2026
- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074259-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074283-2026
  5th August 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074262-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074259-2026
  5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://acumen.education/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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