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International Student Recruitment - Overseas Offices Framework

  • First published: 27 May 2025
  • Last modified: 27 May 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-051857
Published by:
University of Exeter
Authority ID:
AA20363
Publication date:
27 May 2025
Deadline date:
23 June 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of Exeter currently employs third party consultants to act on behalf of the University in selected overseas regions. These regions have been identified as strategically important for international student recruitment and partnership activity. These consultants are managed by the third party entity and work exclusively with the respective regional manager or main contact within the University of Exeter International Office. These consultants will then be seen as official representatives within carrying out extensive operations for the institution as well as acting as a point of contact for key stakeholders across the stated region. The current international student recruitment landscape is challenging with increasing competition both at home and in other overseas study abroad destinations and having the option to offer a consistent presence in market is seen as a key objective to remain competitive.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

UOE/2025/019/LLM

Procurement description

The University of Exeter currently employs third party consultants to act on behalf of the University in selected overseas regions. These regions have been identified as strategically important for international student recruitment and partnership activity. These consultants are managed by the third party entity and work exclusively with the respective regional manager or main contact within the University of Exeter International Office. These consultants will then be seen as official representatives within carrying out extensive operations for the institution as well as acting as a point of contact for key stakeholders across the stated region. The current international student recruitment landscape is challenging with increasing competition both at home and in other overseas study abroad destinations and having the option to offer a consistent presence in market is seen as a key objective to remain competitive.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1000000 GBP to 1000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2025, 01:00AM to 01 September 2028, 00:59AM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 September 2029

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

University of Exeter

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Northcote House

Town/City: Exeter

Postcode: EX4 4QH

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ

NUTS code: UKK43

Contact name: Leanne Le Moucheux

Email: L.A.Le-Moucheux@exeter.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 1392723333

Organisation type: Public undertaking

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Closed

Maximum number of suppliers

50

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Framework operation description

Requirements will be sourced through the framework. This may be via direct award or further competition. In both cases, suppliers will be asked to provide a brief proposal and pricing for the specific requirements. Suppliers will either adhere to our T&C's or their own T&C's at the University's discretion, for each requirement.

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: LOT-0000

CPV classifications

  • 80300000 - Higher education services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

1000000 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2025, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 September 2028, 00:59AM

Extension end date (estimated)

01 September 2029, 00:59AM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

This contract can be extended for one period of up to 12 months.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Weighting: 100

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

23 June 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

23 June 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

12 July 2025, 00:59AM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94122&B=

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education
80300000 Higher education services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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