Award

Pupil Introductory Commission

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Award

14 May 2021 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract titled "Pupil Introductory Commission" for recruitment services, aimed at recruiting foreign students. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and concluded with the award on 5th February 2021. The contract, valued at £189,000, commences on the same date and will run until 1st February 2026. While the contract delivery addresses cover locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, the procurement was conducted using a Sole Supplier Waiver method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those that specialise in international student placements. Companies like Academic Asia, who have established networks in relevant territories, are well-positioned to compete. Other agencies with a strong focus on education and global recruitment may also find this contract aligns with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their market reach and foster new partnerships within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Pupil Introductory Commission

Notice Description

Academic Asia is an agency which the CoLFS use to recruit foreign students. A) The Agent has a large number of contacts in the Territory who may be interested in placing their child or children with the School. (B) The School wishes to be introduced to such contacts and is willing to pay the Agent a commission on the terms of this agreement if such contacts place their child or children with the School. (C) The Agent is willing to introduce contacts to the School in return for commission as specified in this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-125ffe31-694d-48a4-b9c4-ea047e011bad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d35991-6642-4a67-b084-85053e726c77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Sole Supplier Waiver
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIC ASIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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