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For the provision of sports kit including 'Sport Hallam - Playing Kit (Team Hallam), Academy, Sheffield Hallam Active, Team Hallam and Team Hallam Casual Wear. Kit to include 2 x logos. Recommended logo styles include embroidery, badge or sublimation.

The University requires a media planning and buying agency to assist in achieving its strategic marketing and student recruitment objectives, which include: ● delivering student recruitment success and engagement across the prospective student journey in line with academic and financial targets Home and International ● raising the profile and enhancing the reputation of the University through institutional positioning and research impact ● promoting the University brand and Sheffield city to achieve stand out and cut through in our competitive marketplace ● generating business leads through business engagement activity to support apprenticeship, placement, KTP and other institutional objectives ● Measuring and optimising all activity using data and insights to ensure our activities are relevant and impactful The agency will proactively support and work in partnership with the University's Marketing Directorate. In scope are all media planning and buying activities across Prospective Student Recruitment marketing and all brand level marketing as well as lead generation business to business marketing, paid search activity and social media campaigns across all audiences.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to inform potential interested parties of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the delivery of two pivotal initiatives for Sheffield Hallam University: 1. London Branch Campus: Establishing a collaborative and innovative strategic partnership for the operation and management of the institution's London Branch Campus. 2. International Pathway College (IPC) in Sheffield: Developing and operating a dedicated International Pathway College at the institution's main campus in Sheffield, supporting international students with pathway (feeder) programmes and tailored services for successful progression onto Sheffield Hallam University degree courses. Please note that spend data and year-on-year modelling in this notice is based on best estimates before market engagement tasks, and is subject to change. Further details are available at: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity Interested parties should reply through the In-tend portal correspondence functionality, expressing their interest in discussing the proposed approach further. Please include the name, email address and telephone number of the person(s) you'd like us to contact. We'll then be in touch to arrange a mutually suitable time to discuss further.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to inform potential interested parties of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the delivery of two pivotal initiatives for Sheffield Hallam University: 1. London Branch Campus: Establishing a collaborative and innovative strategic partnership for the operation and management of the institution's London Branch Campus. 2. International Pathway College (IPC) in Sheffield: Developing and operating a dedicated International Pathway College at the institution's main campus in Sheffield, supporting international students with pathway (feeder) programmes and tailored services for successful progression onto Sheffield Hallam University degree courses.

The purpose of this PMC is to seek views from Reward and Benefit Platform Providers to understand the scope and functionality of these platforms.

The University is publishing this PMC document to: a) Share information to inform the market of an impending procurement, such that they might make preparations for the tender when it is released. b) Gather information to develop the University's strategy. Further details are contained in the document attached within the e-procurement system which can be accessed here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

This Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) has been published to inform the market of an impending exercise to engage with system providers to assist Sheffield Hallam University in understanding the market's capability for meeting its objectives and outcomes in respect of a modern, comprehensive and integrated approach to research and innovation management.

The purpose of this PMC is to seek views from established Payment Solution providers to inform our strategy relating to the potential procurement and implementation of a replacement Payment solution for use across Sheffield Hallam University. The university is seeking responses from providers with a proven track record of delivering established Cashless Payment Solutions.

The University is seeking to engage with the market through a Prior Market Consultation (PMC) to inform the potential future procurement of a modern Finance System. In line with our enterprise architecture principles, we are seeking to reduce our reliance on customised systems and procure solutions we can adopt rather than adapt to meet our needs. In undertaking this market consultation, the University hopes to: Engage with the market so that suppliers know about the upcoming opportunity. Understand the current market capability, including available solutions, technologies and innovation potential. Validate our outline requirements and identify any gaps or unrealistic expectations. Confirm what information bidders will require as part of the tender process to construct a detailed and realistic bid including mobilisation plan. Explore the potential challenges, risk or barriers from a supplier's perspective. Determine the most appropriate route to market. Understand the optimum pricing and commercial model including optimal contract length and cost drivers. Inform our budgeting and cost estimates. It is important to note that a PMC is not a procurement exercise. Information requested at this stage is not for evaluation purposes. Involvement in the PMC does not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively should a procurement opportunity subsequently arise.

The University is conducting preliminary market engagement for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) System. This exercise aims to gather supplier insights to inform a future procurement process. The scope includes identity lifecycle management, authentication/authorisation, access control, system integrations, governance, and implementation approaches.

Sheffield Hallam University is undertaking a Preliminary Market Consultation to inform a future procurement for a Campus Works Partner (CWP) to support the delivery of minor works and maintenance projects across the University estate. The University is considering appointing a single contractor under an NEC4 Framework Contract to deliver a programme of projects primarily valued below £1m, with some projects between £1m and £3m, and flexibility to deliver selected projects up to £5m (including contingency, excluding VAT). The framework is expected to operate for four years and will involve collaborative working with the University's Estates team and a separately appointed Programme and Project Support Partner (PSP) providing professional services.

Sheffield Hallam University intends to appoint a single Project Support Partner (PSP) under a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works, refurbishment and estate improvement projects across the University estate. The PSP will work collaboratively with the University's Estates & Facilities team and the appointed Campus Works Partner (CWP) to support the planning, development and delivery of projects delivered through the University's minor works programme. The PSP will provide a range of professional consultancy services required to support project delivery including, but not limited to: Programme and project management Quantity surveying and cost management services Principal Designer duties in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and relevant building safety legislation NEC4 Supervisor duties Building surveying services Design services including architectural, structural and building services design (either directly or through sub-consultants) The PSP will support the development and delivery of projects across the estate including maintenance works, refurbishment projects and workplace change initiatives. Projects delivered through this framework are expected to range from low value maintenance works through to projects of up to approximately £3 million. The PSP will work closely with the University and the Campus Works Partner to coordinate project development, manage programme delivery, support NEC4 contract administration and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The PSP may also be required to supplement the University's in-house Estates & Facilities resources, through secondments or task-specific commissions providing expertise in areas such as project management, cost management, health and safety, programme support and advisory services.

The University requires a Travel Management Company (TMC) to deliver a comprehensive travel management service supporting both staff and student travel across a wide range of academic, research, and operational activities. This requirement forms part of the University's wider objective to implement a travel management service that improves the overall booking experience, enhances visibility and control of travel activity and expenditure, and strengthens the support available to travellers. The TMC will be expected to provide an end-to-end travel management solution that includes: Booking flights, rail, ground transportation, accommodation, and associated travel services Supporting both individual and group travel requirements for staff and students Providing intuitive online booking tools alongside assisted booking support for complex itineraries Ensuring compliance with University travel policies, approval workflows, and financial controls Negotiating competitive rates and delivering demonstrable value for money Providing responsive support for last-minute changes, disruptions, and emergency situations Supporting the University's duty of care obligations, including traveller tracking and risk management Delivering comprehensive management information and reporting to support monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of travel activity and spend Travel is a key enabler of the University's teaching, research, and student experience. Staff travel supports conferences, research collaboration, and operational activity, while student travel underpins field trips, placements, and academic programmes. The Authority anticipates that travel management services will be delivered through a transaction-based or percentage fee model,