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QUB/2073/21 Student Recruitment Sub Saharan Africa

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 10:19

Tender

24 May 2021 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is seeking tenders for the appointment of an Economic Operator to enhance student recruitment in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This procurement, titled "QUB/2073/21 Student Recruitment Sub Saharan Africa," falls under the recruitment services category and is classified as an open procedure. The contract, valued at £500,000, is currently in the award phase, with the winning bid awarded on 30th July 2021. The contract's initial term is for two years, with options for extension up to three additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in recruitment services, particularly those familiar with the Sub-Saharan African market. Companies with established networks and recruitment channels in this region would be particularly well-placed to enhance Queen's University Belfast's recruitment strategy, thus facilitating potential growth in their operations. Given the emphasis on technical quality over cost in the evaluation criteria, businesses prioritising quality recruitment services are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

QUB/2073/21 Student Recruitment Sub Saharan Africa

Notice Description

Queen's invites tenders for the appointment of an Economic Operator to deliver defined and approved target recruitment outcomes in the Sub Saharan Africa region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast's approach to student recruitment in Sub Saharan Africa has broadly been a reactive one, with no defined resource or strategy in place to proactively drive outcomes. However, within the context of the University's 5 year plan (2021-22 to 2025-26), and in support of its diversification ambitions, Queen's invites tenders for the appointment of an Economic Operator to deliver defined and approved target recruitment outcomes in the region. The successful Economic Operator must have extensive knowledge and, critically, experience in Sub Saharan Africa, as well as access to developed networks / recruitment channels to facilitate a market entry strategy for Queen's.The successful Economic Operator will be responsible for the delivery of the University's student recruitment targets for the Sub Saharan African region.

Options: The contract is initially for a period of 2 years with options to extend by up to a period of 36 months.

Renewal: Following 60 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018724-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
54 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Jackie Glackin
Contact Email
j.glackin@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AFARAED

NAIJALINK

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