Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Contact
Aston Baker
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
International Student Recruitment: Managed Service - Soft Market Testing
Reference number
DN1416
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Essex is reviewing how it delivers International Student recruitment. As part of this review, we would like to meet with suppliers who are able to deliver this service across the globe and explore delivery models which could improve the University’s current delivery model.
It is planned that the output from these supplier meetings will inform the procurement specification for a global tender initially covering China, India, and Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, South East Asia and with view to expand in Africa and other markets in line with the University recruitment and business strategy
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Essex is reviewing how it delivers International Student recruitment. As part of this review, we would like to meet with suppliers who are able to deliver this service across the globe and explore delivery models which could improve the University’s current delivery model.
It is planned that the output from these supplier meetings will inform the procurement specification for a global tender initially covering China, India, and Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, South East Asia and with view to expand in Africa and other markets in line with the University recruitment and business strategy
Please register your interest by Monday 7th November 2022 – Mid day 12.00
The University will aim to conduct supplier meetings throughout November 2022 with the intention to tender early next year.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 February 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes