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Framework for Student Recruitment Outreach and Marketing Services for NCG

NCG(buyer)

Published
Published 12 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (25 days left)
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Overview

NCG is establishing a framework agreement for comprehensive student recruitment outreach, marketing, and associated professional advisory services to support the growth of its Higher Education provision. Appointed suppliers will collaborate with the buyer to deliver domestic recruitment campaigns, strengthen market presence, boost brand awareness, and generate student enquiries and applications across priority markets. The opportunity is currently open for bids, with submissions due by 7 December 2026.

Contracting authority

  • NCGBuyer

    1 live opportunity · 3 awarded contracts

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PJDY-1333-MXVZ

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 November 2026
Questions by
25 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Advertising and marketing servicesMarketing servicesPromotional servicesBusiness development consultancy servicesRecruitment services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Admissions and quality compliance15%
  • Responsible recruitment performance15%
  • Contribution to student continuation10%
  • Contribution to student completion and progression10%
  • Mobilisation, governance, performance management and continuous improvement15%
  • Environmental and Sustainability5%
  • Social Value5%
  • Business Continuity5%
  • Price20%

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Market context

Typical award in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

£73,970

Median of 18,950 awards in the last 24 months

NCG in the last 12 months

1

contract awarded, worth £320,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    12 November 2026

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