Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of South Wales
University of South Wales,, Finance Dept, Llantwit Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Contact
Tina Struebig
tina.struebig@southwales.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1443482383
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of an International Recruitment Compliance Platform
Reference number
1940
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
USW currently has an International Compliance platform in use as an end-to-end solution for both September and January intakes. The system is used primarily to determine the eligibility of international unconditional offer holders to receive a CAS to apply for a student visa and is used across USW departments from admissions and recruitment all the way to accommodation, finance and academic registry.
The university is now able to tender for an end-to-end International Compliance Platform on an initial 4-year contract with a potential 12-month extension.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pontypridd
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are seeking a supplier with an expertise in handling international student recruitment process including proficiency in hosting a, UKVI and Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) (formerly known as OISC) or equivalent compliant system which helps manage financial and compliance risk, alongside automated video interviews for applicants from high-risk markets and data insights which better inform the University on its performance versus competitors and the sector.
USW is seeking a compliance platform which meets all aspects of the international student journey. The International Recruitment Compliance Platform will include features such as interview functionality, insight data, conversion and arrival communications
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 x 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to tender documents available on eTenderWales
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-032264
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 March 2025
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The University of South Wales is undertaking the tender through eTenderWales.
You must register for eTenderWales if you have not already done so to participate in this opportunity.
Your submission must be received by the closing time and date.
You should allow adequate time for the loading of your documents so as to ensure receipt as eTenderWales will electronically close at the deadline time and no further submissions will be accepted.
All queries in relation to the tender should be sent via the messages function within eTenderWales.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Please refer to tender documents and the Social Value Template
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148116
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Please refer to tender documents available within eTenderWales
(WA Ref:148116)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom