Active SLED Opportunity · PENNSYLVANIA · PENNSYLVANIA

    International Student Recruitment

    Issued by PA State Sys of Higher Ed
    stateSource SoughtpennsylvaniaSol. Doc2186390380
    Open · 2056d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    2056
    due Dec 30, 2031
    PUBLISHED
    May 7, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    pennsylvania
    state
    NAICS CODE
    611710
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education seeks qualified agencies to recruit international students for its universities' academic and English language programs through multiple award contracts on an as-needed basis.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    Doc2186390380
    Type / RFx
    Source Sought
    Status
    Open
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    May 7, 2026
    Due Date
    December 30, 2031
    NAICS Code
    611710AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    pennsylvania
    Agency
    PA State Sys of Higher Ed

    Description

    The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (hereinafter the State System), is seeking 3rd party student recruitment agencies (hereinafter Contractor) to partner with, and recruit prospective international students, to undertake academic programs and/or the English Language Program at one of the ten (10) State System universities or multiple universities. The Contractors are expected to recruit potential international students over the term of the contract. The purpose of this Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) is to select a pool of qualified firms and individuals that can provide international student recruitment Services for the State System. This ITQ will result in multiple participation award contracts. Successful placement on the award list provides eligible Contractors with the ability to provide the services on an as needed basis. It is not a guarantee that the State System will request the Contractor to provide the services. The State System makes no guarantee as to the number and size of engagements which may be procured under an awarded contract. Determination regarding which of the multiple awarded contracts will be used is expected to be made on a university-by-university basis based on the option that best suits their needs and offers the best value. The RFP can be found directly at: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110012293?anId=ANONYMOUS If interested in responding to this procurement opportunity, click the RESPOND button above to access the solicitation documents and to log into your account with your existing Ariba Network username and password. If needed, use the Forgot Username and Forgot Password links. If you do not have an account, click the REGISTER NOW button, and follow the instructions. Suppliers must be registered at the Ariba Network to access the solicitation. Instructions for viewing the solicitation are available here: PASSHE Bid Response Guide (ariba.com). https://support.ariba.com/item/view/198781 Additional supplier information is available at the PASSHE Supplier Information Portal (ariba.com). https://support.ariba.com/item/view/192804

    Key dates

    1. May 7, 2026Published
    2. December 30, 2031Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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