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In-Country Representative South Asia

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Award

30 Jul 2024 at 14:48

Award Notice
Tender

31 May 2024 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is the contracting authority for a procurement process titled "In-Country Representative South Asia," focused on providing recruitment services. This tender, in the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), aims to find a supplier to represent the University in South Asia, specifically India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates including a tender period ending on 24th June 2024 and a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2026. The total contract value is GBP 160,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The successful supplier is White Bridge Education, responsible for legal, HR, and financial support to enhance the University's brand development in the region.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for qualified suppliers with expertise in international representation and recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the focus on working within local legislation and efficiently managing financial aspects, including salary remuneration and operational budgets. The contract offers the selected business a chance to advise on the developing regulatory framework while ensuring effective recruitment and on-boarding processes. Suppliers with a robust infrastructure and experience in similar projects will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Country Representative South Asia

Notice Description

The University of Salford is looking for a Supplier to provide a suitably qualified and experienced In-Country Representative (ICR). The ICR is to be responsible for representing the University across South Asia (specifically India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Nepal). The supplier is to provide the legal, HR and financial framework to support our brand development in the region. The successful supplier will play a key role in informing our recruitment and marketing efforts across the region, working towards targets and within a set budget. The successful supplier will be able to work efficiently, in line with local legislation, to ensure that they can source, recruit and on-board an experienced and qualified ICR to begin working by 26th August 2024. The contract length will be two years. It is essential that the Supplier will be able to manage all aspects of the financial side of the work. Salary remuneration for any representative will be paid monthly and will be subject to local taxes, whilst the operational budget will be closely monitored and reported on regularly to keep us informed. We will also expect the Supplier to have the infrastructure to act as an advisor on the developing regulatory framework. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd6490c1-8818-46ba-993a-2b73fdc65f07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60fdd0f6-232f-4824-a69b-eae936246e11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,464 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2026 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
o.h.ward@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE BRIDGE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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