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Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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11 Nov 2024 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Manchester Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for the provision of management and support services related to personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa. The awarded contract, focused on the "Personnel and payroll services" industry category, involves overseeing recruitment and conversion operations to boost market presence and student recruitment in countries including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. The process followed an open procedure starting from 16th July 2024 and concluded with an award to Grok Global Services on 24th September 2024. The contract commenced on 24th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 23rd October 2025. Interested businesses had the window up to 16th July 2024 to submit their proposals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international markets and educational recruitment. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for diverse business types to contribute effectively. Companies capable of providing comprehensive employment support and market intelligence within the specified regions can leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a stronger presence in the growing education market of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa - AWARD

Notice Description

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of personnel management services. To include, but not limited to; o Provide employment support services for one member of staff to be based in Nigeria, who will: o Support recruitment and conversion operations to capitalise on market growth and increase market share. o Cover travel and recruitment activities in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. o Be responsible for recruitment and conversion of students from within the region, assisting with local knowledge and market intelligence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8139edd-e0e2-4087-8d95-335acb4340f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455392fa-87a2-4f50-81fa-cff307240570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Stacey Anderton
Contact Email
s.anderton@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612471873

Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROK GLOBAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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