Open24 days left · closes midday, Monday 7 December 2026

Framework for Student Recruitment Outreach and Marketing Services for NCG

NCG · Local or regional public body

In brief

NCG is looking for suppliers for recruitment and consultancy work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £29,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 22 months, up to 46 months with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 7 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Admissions and quality compliance 15% · Responsible recruitment performance 15% · Contribution to student continuation 10% · Contribution to student completion and progression 10% · Mobilisation, governance, performance management and continuous improvement 15% · Environmental and Sustainability 5% · Social Value 5% · Business Continuity 5% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for recruitment contracts across the UK (from 305 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £29,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

NCG is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of comprehensive student recruitment outreach, marketing and associated professional advisory services to support the sustainable growth of its Higher Education provision. The successful bidder(s) will work collaboratively with NCG to develop and deliver domestic recruitment campaigns, strengthen market presence, increase brand awareness and generate high quality student enquiries and applications across priority markets. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Recruitment-services./H2W832MM8F To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H2W832MM8F

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £29,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: neupc.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

12 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 107748-2026

About the buyer

NCGLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for recruitment

Staffvetting.com1 contract

All tenders and awards from NCG

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From notice 107748-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.