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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
4000000 GBP to 4000000GBP
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:
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%
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
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 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
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 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
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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