RFP Integrated Support Services International Education Schools
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks proposals from suitably qualified organisations to provide integrated support services for the growth of international education in New Zealand schools. ENZ intends to contract an independent third-party organisation to support schools to build capability and capacity to enrol, support and grow international student participation across the sector. The successful supplier will deliver nationally coordinated services that support schools at every stage of the international student journey, including capability development, operational and compliance support, sector engagement, and monitoring and reporting. Contact: Mary Smith mary.smith@enz.govt.nz
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