Enrollment Management Strategic Consulting
ID: UK-2596-26 • State: Kentucky
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Description
Background
The University of Kentucky is seeking a qualified consulting contractor to develop a comprehensive Enrollment Management Strategic Plan that aligns with its academic mission and ensures long-term institutional sustainability. The initiative aims to address challenges posed by changing demographics, competitive enrollment markets, and evolving student expectations. The successful contractor will collaborate with institutional leadership to create data-driven strategies that optimize enrollment, improve retention, and support sustainable growth across various student populations.
Work Details
The contractor will provide the following services:
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current enrollment trends.
- Develop actionable strategies for optimizing enrollment mix.
- Provide enrollment forecasting models.
- Assess the existing enrollment management framework.
- Recommend enhancements for integrated student services.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Advise on best practices for recruitment and retention.
- Identify technology improvements.
- Offer implementation guidance and change management strategies.
The final deliverable will be a strategic plan that includes an actionable roadmap for implementation.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence upon execution by both parties and may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the University of Kentucky, located in Lexington, Kentucky.
Bidder Requirements
Offerors must demonstrate expertise in higher education enrollment strategy, including experience in strategic enrollment planning, forecasting, market analysis, and retention strategies. They must provide evidence of successful past engagements within the last five years, including client references. Additionally, offerors are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing contracts with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The University of Kentucky is seeking a qualified consulting contractor to develop a comprehensive Enrollment Management Strategic Plan that aligns with its academic mission and ensures long-term institutional sustainability. The initiative aims to address challenges posed by changing demographics, competitive enrollment markets, and evolving student expectations. The successful contractor will collaborate with institutional leadership to create data-driven strategies that optimize enrollment, improve retention, and support sustainable growth across various student populations.
Work Details
The contractor will provide the following services:
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current enrollment trends.
- Develop actionable strategies for optimizing enrollment mix.
- Provide enrollment forecasting models.
- Assess the existing enrollment management framework.
- Recommend enhancements for integrated student services.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Advise on best practices for recruitment and retention.
- Identify technology improvements.
- Offer implementation guidance and change management strategies.
The final deliverable will be a strategic plan that includes an actionable roadmap for implementation.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence upon execution by both parties and may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the University of Kentucky, located in Lexington, Kentucky.
Bidder Requirements
Offerors must demonstrate expertise in higher education enrollment strategy, including experience in strategic enrollment planning, forecasting, market analysis, and retention strategies. They must provide evidence of successful past engagements within the last five years, including client references. Additionally, offerors are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing contracts with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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Agency
Opportunity ID
UK-2596-26
Response Deadline
March 17, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
March 3, 2026
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
Source
On 3/3/26 University of Kentucky in Kentucky issued Enrollment Management Strategic Consulting with ID UK-2596-26 due 3/16/26.