Scope
Reference
LMU2025-1870
Description
London Met wishes to appoint a suitably experienced specialist service provider to deliver a proactive service with the purpose of optimising student recruitment and conversion rates by recruiting, assessing and converting prospective students into enrolled students at the University.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,291,666.33 excluding VAT
- £1,550,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2029
- Possible extension to 30 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
This is set out as part of the contract lay out (3+1+1)
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- IN - India
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
2
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. International Student Recruitment South Asia
Description
This successful Service Provider shall deliver recruitment and conversion management services for prospective students from South Asia at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including enquirers, applicants, offer holders and acceptors of offers. The Service Provider will be expected to manage London Met's agent network in South Asia and support the International Recruitment Team with expanding the partner network in-country.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,083,333.33 excluding VAT
- £1,300,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Compliance Interviews
Description
This successful Service Provider shall deliver robust compliance services for prospective students from South Asia at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes monitoring applicants, offer holders, and offer acceptors to ensure full adherence to London Met's admissions policies, visa compliance requirements, and all relevant UKVI regulations. The Service Provider will be expected to maintain accurate records, identify and flag potential risks, and work closely with London Met to upload the integrity of the recruitment and admissions process.
Lot value (estimated)
- £208,333 excluding VAT
- £250,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This has to be submitted via our Oracle Tendering Portal, please see below registration link:
Please contact me once registered and I will send you and invitation to the tender (r.bushell@londonmet.ac.uk).
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 45% |
| Community benefits | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: 00974438
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRV-6768-MQCM
London Metropolitan University
London
N7 8DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ryan Bushell
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government