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    ContractsCommercial Partnership for International Pathway College at Sheffield Campus
    Awarded contract

    Commercial Partnership for International Pathway College at Sheffield Campus

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Secure a commercial partner to operate an International Pathway College at Sheffield Campus, preparing international students for university degree programmes through a 10-year partnership targeting 500 students annually by Year 5.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Yorkshire and the HumberPublished 21 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Yorkshire and the Humber

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OI
      OXFORD INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAVEL LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    21 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University seeks a commercial partner to establish and operate an International Pathway College (IPC) at its Sheffield Campus. The partner will deliver a portfolio of level 0, 4, and 6 pathway courses designed to prepare international students for undergraduate degree programmes. Key requirements include: sustainable operations at scale targeting approximately 500 new students annually by Year 5 (2030/31); delivery of an operating model covering systems, processes, student support, data management, and engagement; physical integration into the University estate to enhance student experience and facility access; and strong progression mechanisms into University degree programmes. The arrangement is a minimum 10-year partnership (Initial Term) commencing 1 January 2027, with a contract signature date of 26 March 2026. The mobilisation phase between contract signature and service commencement is separate from the Initial Term. The partnership must meet UKVI requirements and maintain consistently excellent student outcomes.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In education training, Sheffield Hallam University has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. OXFORD INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAVEL LIMITED1× · 100%

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-04e813

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