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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 01:21.

Opportunity overview

The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support. The University is planning to hold supplier meetings to engage with suppliers to gain a better understanding of the market, discuss supplier insights, understand supplier capacity to deliver the University's requirements and discuss the tender process itself. 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://intendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support.

Classification

  • CPV79610000 — Placement services of personnel

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
FRAM609-26
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
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 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Jan 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79610000
Description
Placement services of personnel

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Post-graduate student work placements and support. The University is planning to hold supplier meetings to engage with suppliers to gain a better understanding of the market, discuss supplier insights, understand supplier capacity to deliver the University's requirements and discuss the tender process itself. Following supplier engagement, it is the University's intention to conduct a tender exercise with a select list of suppliers. To finalise this list, additional supplier‑specific information may be requested as needed. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://intendhost.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
14 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
066408-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
14 Jul 2026, 16:10
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
Emma Priest

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 · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 066408-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·