Tender

Employment services for representatives based in overseas locations

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

26 Jul 2023 at 18:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender for "Employment services for representatives based in overseas locations" under the personnel and payroll services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on August 25, 2023, and a contract period starting on October 1, 2023, until September 30, 2027. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is likely to attract businesses providing international recruitment services. The University will require tenderers to employ representatives in global locations for student recruitment activities.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in international student recruitment who can fulfil the University's requirements for employing and managing representatives in various jurisdictions. Businesses interested in providing employment services and managing payroll for overseas representatives are encouraged to apply. The University of Birmingham, as the buyer, aims to establish a legal and compliant structure for employing representatives abroad, ensuring adherence to national labour, financial, and tax laws throughout the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment services for representatives based in overseas locations

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of employment services for University representatives based overseas. Companies whose sole business is international student recruitment should not submit tenders for consideration. Tenderers will be required to employ representatives in global locations to deliver student recruitment activities on behalf of the University. They will provide a legal and compliant structure for employing representatives in each jurisdiction on behalf of the University. Employment of representatives should be fully compliant with national labour, financial and tax laws. Tenderers will manage representatives' payroll and salaries along with any additional costs. The requirement will also include specific identified individuals to be employed including some already identified from the beginning of the contract. There would be an agreed advertising / shortlisting process for new staff. The University would supply the initial Job Description, the supplier would advertise and shortlist, and the University would conduct the interview. Additional information: All applications should be submitted via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofBirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd0a50e-26b3-4b10-bc3b-d927e958ebf9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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