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India Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

07 Jun 2022 at 11:07

Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is currently seeking proposals for the "India Consultancy" tender, classified under recruitment services in the education sector. This open procurement process aims to secure consultancy services over an initial period of two years, with the possibility of extending the contract for up to four years. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 January 2022, with the contract value set at £378,000. The work requires in-country support for student recruitment and partnership management primarily in India.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the Indian market. Companies that can offer local staffing solutions, compliance management, and strategic market analysis would be well-suited to compete. The engagement aims not only at student recruitment but also at enhancing the University's brand and partnership reach in India, making this an attractive prospect for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Title

India Consultancy

Notice Description

Supply of Educational consultancy services, for an initial 2-year period with an option to extend on an annual basis for a further two years taking the contract term up to a maximum of 4 years. This tender should provide the full suite of in-country services to support in the expansion of student recruitment, partnership management and business opportunity development: including the employment of local staff, provision of in-country office facilities, fully compliance with local and national regulations, and management support. The primary objectives of the consultancy are to recruit additional students from India to study at the University of Derby and to help manage and expand the range of academic partnerships that the University currently maintains in India, alongside ongoing brand building of the university and reputation management. There will also be the opportunity to deliver market analysis and strategic recommendations on UoD activity within India.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Educational consultancy services, for an initial 2-year period with an option to extend on an annual basis for a further two years taking the contract term up to a maximum of 4 years. This tender should provide the full suite of in-country services to support in the expansion of student recruitment, partnership management and business opportunity development: including the employment of local staff, provision of in-country office facilities, fully compliance with local and national regulations, and management support. The primary objectives of the consultancy are to recruit additional students from India to study at the University of Derby and to help manage and expand the range of academic partnerships that the University currently maintains in India, alongside ongoing brand building of the university and reputation management. There will also be the opportunity to deliver market analysis and strategic recommendations on UoD activity within India.

Options: 1 x 24 months - declared cost if for the full 4 years

Renewal: 1 year + 1 Year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015617-2022
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Alex Lawrence
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1332594295

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T&A CONSULTING

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