Scope
Reference
LMU2025-1870
Description
This requirement relates to the appointment of a delivery partner to provide international student recruitment services based in Asia. It outlines the functional, technical, and operational requirements for a recruitment solution that will enhance the University's capacity to promote its academic offerings and attract students from the region
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.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. International Student Recruitment South Asia
Supplier
Contract value
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 5 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
If suppliers wish to continue the agreement as these extension form part of the original tendered contract term just with the option of the break clause.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. International Student Recruitment South Asia
- 12 tenders received
- 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 11 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
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.
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Date of decision not to award
14 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SANNAM S4 LIMITED
- Companies House: 09002645
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWC-8369-RVYR
6th Floor 2 London Wall Place
London
EC2Y 5AU
United Kingdom
Email: invoicing@sannams4.com
Website: https://acumen.education/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: 00974438
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRV-6768-MQCM
London Metropolitan University
London
N7 8DB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government