SUCCESS STORY
10-week delivery
UK University:
International Campus Partner Procurement
Delivering a transparent, accelerated selection process
Outcomes
On-Time Delivery
Complex international procurement completed within 10 weeks
Partner Selected
Campus partner appointed through a transparent and equitable process
Seamless Handover
Smooth transition from procurement to implementation phase
Best Practice Framework
Blueprint created for future international campus projects
Stakeholder Buy-In
All key business functions engaged with full buy-in and knowledge transfer
BACKGROUND
A leading UK university set ambitious goals to expand internationally, beginning with the development of a new campus in Southeast Asia.
To ensure the process met the highest standards of transparency, equality, and non-discrimination, the university sought expert support to design and execute a fast-paced and fully compliant partner procurement exercise.
the challenge
The university aimed to complete a greenfield partner selection process within 10 weeks, identifying and securing an international partner to develop its overseas campus. This required alignment across multiple internal functions, engagement with international stakeholders, and the creation of clear and compliant procurement documentation – all under tight time constraints.
SOLUTION
4C supported the university through every stage of the partner procurement process:
- Liaised with internal stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and requirements
- Engaged external stakeholders to horizon scan and identify potential campus partners
- Developed comprehensive Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation, including scope, specifications, evaluation criteria, and terms
- Took the ITT to market ahead of schedule, securing positive feedback from both client and bidders
- Created post-tender documentation, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ensuring a seamless transition to implementation