Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/04/2021

External Reference: 2021-516790

FTS Reference: 2021-006786

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton
Grove House, Roehampton Lane
London
SW15 5PJ
UK
Contact person: Jack Tough
Telephone: +44 7470159757
NUTS code:  UKI34 -  Wandsworth
Internet address(es):
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37241&B=LUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Student Recruitment Services
Reference number:  EP135
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79600000  -  Recruitment services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The University of Roehampton uses an external provider for the following student recruitment and admissions services; enquiry management (for non-UK applicants), admissions service encompassing the creation and management of an online application form and an agreed review process for applications received (for all non-EU applicants and for EU/UK postgraduate applicants) and conversion management (for all applicants). The University processes in the region 17,000 - 18,000 appliacnts per year and processes enquiries by phone, e-mail and live chat.
The University of Roehampton seeks to appoint a provider who can sustain this valuable and user-friendly service, both to customers and the University’s internal and external stakeholders. To underpin these services, the provider would be expected to be able to evidence robust, secure and innovative technology solutions, including sophisticated reporting, accessible from the client-side.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48219300  -  Administration software package
75100000  -  Administration services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79411000  -  General management consultancy services
79635000  -  Assessment centre services for recruitment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKI34 -  Wandsworth
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The University of Roehampton uses an external provider for the following student recruitment and admissions services; enquiry management (for non-UK applicants), admissions service encompassing the creation and management of an online application form and an agreed review process for applications received (for all non-EU applicants and for EU/UK postgraduate applicants) and conversion management (for all applicants). The University processes in the region 17,000 - 18,000 appliacnts per year and processes enquiries by phone, e-mail and live chat.
The University of Roehampton seeks to appoint a provider who can sustain this valuable and user-friendly service, both to customers and the University’s internal and external stakeholders. To underpin these services, the provider would be expected to be able to evidence robust, secure and innovative technology solutions, including sophisticated reporting, accessible from the client-side. The provider should have a demonstrable record of service level improvement and innovation and are required to assist in the University’s on-going recruitment and marketing strategies, helping to maximise the number of enquiries, applications and enrolling students in an increasingly competitive market environment.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/04/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information