Scope
Reference
UOE/2025/019/LLM
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
This contract can be extended for one period of up to 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
50
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
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.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Leanne Le Moucheux
Telephone: +44 1392723333
Email: L.A.Le-Moucheux@exeter.ac.uk
Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)