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QUB/2276/22 Provision of Staff Payment and Management Services - Latin America

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2022 at 13:33

Tender

17 May 2022 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Queen's University Belfast involves the provision of Staff Payment and Management Services in Latin America. This service falls under the personnel and payroll services category. The University aims to expand its in-market network in Latin America by inviting tenders from experienced Economic Operators. The tender covers the employment of a new in-market representative, compliance with local legislation, recruitment processes, business support, and alignment with employment contract periods. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is £250,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 17th June 2022.

This tender from Queen's University Belfast presents an opportunity for Economic Operators specializing in personnel and payroll services to expand their business presence in Latin America. Companies with experience in recruitment, compliance with local legal frameworks, and payroll management would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract allows for potential renewal and extension, creating the possibility for long-term partnerships and business growth in the region. Interested businesses should note the emphasis on maintaining alignment with local employment regulations and providing necessary business support, enhancing their chances of success in winning the contract.

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Notice Title

QUB/2276/22 Provision of Staff Payment and Management Services - Latin America

Notice Description

The University is keen to further expand its in-market network, developing a defined strategy in Latin America, given ongoing growth in research and academic connections, and the increasing number of students from the region represented at Queen's.The University therefore invites tenders from experienced Economic Operators who will provide a recruitment platform to employ a new in-market representative and ensure full compliance with local employment legislation in Latin America.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University invites tenders from Economic Operators who can provide a recruitment platform to employ a new in-market representative and ensure full compliance with local employment legislation. The successful Economic Operator must:* Provide a recruitment platform to employ a new in-market representative and manage payroll;* Facilitate the recruitment process (excluding appointment) and onboard a new in-market representatives, as required; * Ensure full compliance with local employment legislation and adherence to all appropriate governance arrangements required in the defined country;* Provide guidance to the University regarding any regulatory changes which may impact in-market provision;* Provide any required business support including quarterly reconciliation of expenses (including travel booking provision);* Ensure alignment of employment contract periods with the period of Economic Operator contract.

Options: Queen's reserves the right to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months

Renewal: The contract may be subject to renewal but will be dependent on budgetary approval

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026713-2022
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
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Subject to budgetary approval

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
Not specified
Contact Email
j.glackin@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890973026

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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDCO LATAM CONSULTING

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