Official UK procurement notice
In-Country International Recruitment Representatives
Authority: Oxford Brookes University (Education)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe University is seeking an experienced provider to deliver in-country international recruitment and marketing services in a number of overseas markets. This ITT is specifically for 3 separate regions and is therefore structured into 3 Lots. Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the intended markets, specific regions/and or country, including elements such as recruitment strategies and delivery approaches, access to the full scope is restricted to protect our strategic interests and ensure confidentiality. Details will only be disclosed to suppliers who can demonstrate relevant operational capacity. For a full understanding of the requirements, please complete and return the NDA within Appendix K.
CPV: Marketing management consultancy services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£304,800 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1In Country X International Recruitment Representatives Lot 1RenewalPublished value£70,000
The University is looking to engage an experienced provider to support international student recruitment and marketing efforts across several key overseas markets. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is divided into three distinct Lots, each representing a specific region. Given the commercially sensitive nature of the targeted markets—including country-specific strategies and implementation methods—full details of the scope will be made available only to suppliers who can demonstrate the necessary operational capability. To access the complete information, interested parties must complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement found in Appendix K.
Lot #2In-Country Y International Recruitment Representatives Lot 2Published value£200,000
Lot #3In-Country Z International Recruitment Representatives Lot 3RenewalPublished value£34,800
The University is inviting proposals from experienced providers to deliver international recruitment and marketing services within several designated overseas markets. This tender opportunity is divided into three separate Lots, each corresponding to a specific region. Due to the sensitive commercial nature of these markets—including recruitment plans and delivery methodologies—detailed information is restricted to maintain confidentiality and protect strategic interests. Full scope details will only be shared with suppliers who can demonstrate appropriate operational capability. To gain access, please complete and submit the Non-Disclosure Agreement included in Appendix K.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (7)
- Appendix I - Recruitment Delivery Strategy: 25%
- Appendix I - Operational Delivery & Risk Management: 20%
- Appendix I - Stakeholder Engagement and Reputation Management: 10%
- Appendix I - Compliance: 5%
- Appendix J - Annexe J.1 Budget Breakdown Proposal: 20%
- Appendix J - Risk, Flexibility & Governance: 10%
- Appendix J - Strategic Value & Sustainability: 10%
Published award criteria (7)
- Appendix I - Recruitment Delivery Strategy
- Appendix I - Operational Delivery & Risk Management
- Appendix I - Stakeholder Engagement and Reputation Management
- Appendix I - Compliance
- Appendix J - Annexe J.1 Budget Breakdown Proposal
- Appendix J - Strategic Value & Sustainability
- Appendix J - Risk, Flexibility & Governance
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 10 Jul 2025, 11:30 BST
- Last source update
- 10 Jul 2025, 11:30 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 26 Aug 2025
- Authority reference
2025-SM- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-038872- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cb8Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 11 Aug 2025, 11:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 30 Jul 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
10 Jul 2025 → 1 Sept 2025 · 5 dates- Tender notice published10 Jul 2025, 11:30 BST
- Clarification questions by30 Jul 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline11 Aug 2025, 11:00 BST
- Award decision expected by26 Aug 2025, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts1 Sept 2025
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published10 Jul 2025, 11:30 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender