Scope
Procurement reference
SU02(27)
Procurement description
Swansea University is seeking a supplier to provide dedicated recruitment resource to support and deliver student recruitment activity across South Asia (South Asia defined for this document as Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. South Asia in this document does not include Pakistan) on our behalf.
The aim of this is to support the University’s strategy in South Asia of increasing undergraduate and postgraduate student market share and to grow student enrolments. The appointed supplier must be able to provide up to four dedicated personnel who will work exclusively on Swansea University activities. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease resource levels in line with recruitment requirements throughout the contract period.
This tender is being run as a Light Touch Contract pursuant to section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023.
In line with PA2023 schedule 5, for any future procurement of additional or repeat goods, services or works we reserve the right to directly award under sch5 para.8 a) and b). The University will reserve the right to increase the contract value up to an additional 50% upon agreement by both parties in line with Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
Please see tender documents on eTenderWales portal for award criteria including pass/fail elements.
This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS” in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on:
Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 069 8634
Delivery regions
- UK - United Kingdom
- IN - India
- BD - Bangladesh
- NP - Nepal
- LK - Sri Lanka
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
600000.00 GBP to 600000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 30 June 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2031
Contracting authority
Swansea University
Identification register:
Address 1: Procurement, Finance Dept.
Town/City: Swansea
Postcode: SA2 8PP
Country: United Kingdom
Website: www.swansea.ac.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNV-7472-GRTW
Email: procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Delivery regions
- UK - United Kingdom
- IN - India
- BD - Bangladesh
- NP - Nepal
- LK - Sri Lanka
Lot value (estimated)
600000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
900000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 June 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 June 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
12 Months extension option
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Understanding and Experience including Case Studies
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Service Delivery (Mobilisation and Operational)
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Team Structure and Contract Management
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Reporting, Performance Management and Compliance
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price Schedule
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Description of risks to contract performance
Continuity of of services, resource requirements, market conditions and legislative or regulatory requirements.
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
25 November 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
15 February 2027, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal. ITT: itt_128293 - SU02(27) Student Recruitment Services in South Asia.https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS” in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on:Email: help@bravosolution.co.ukTelephone: 0800 069 8634
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
25 November 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
15 February 2027, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal. ITT: itt_128293 - SU02(27) Student Recruitment Services in South Asia.https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS” in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on:Email: help@bravosolution.co.ukTelephone: 0800 069 8634
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published