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Framework for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 08:02.

Opportunity overview

International student recruitment is a strategic priority for the University, and a key channel of recruitment is international pathway programs. Currently, the University delivers its own international pathway programs at both its main campus in the UK and at its Dubai campus. Partnership with a 3rd party provides marketing and student recruitment services for the programs against agreed targets. The contract under which this partnership operates is due to expire in 2028 and the University is keen to consider alternative and innovative approaches and models. We therefore welcome expressions of interest from third parties that can support the university in growing recruitment through its international pathways programs. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs.

Classification

  • CPV79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FRAM933/26
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2028, 00:00
Ends
1 Jan 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79000000
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
AE
Country
AE
Country Name
United Arab Emirates

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
International student recruitment is a strategic priority for the University, and a key channel of recruitment is international pathway programs. Currently, the University delivers its own international pathway programs at both its main campus in the UK and at its Dubai campus. Partnership with a 3rd party provides marketing and student recruitment services for the programs against agreed targets. The contract under which this partnership operates is due to expire in 2028 and the University is keen to consider alternative and innovative approaches and models. We therefore welcome expressions of interest from third parties that can support the university in growing recruitment through its international pathways programs. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of International Student Recruitment Programs. Interested parties should note that the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023.
Due
23 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
062497-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Jul 2026, 19:14
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Id
GB-COH-RC000645

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000645

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHCQ-3464-LVTM

Address

Street Address
Edgbaston
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B15 2TT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG31

Contact

Name
Callum Raymond

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Birmingham · UKG31 · B15 2TT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · AE · United Arab Emirates
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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