Award

Management and Delivery of Ulster University School (UUBS) HGU Teaching Contracts in China

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jun 2023 at 10:27

Award

23 Nov 2022 at 12:40

Award

25 Jul 2022 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster has completed the award process for the management and delivery of Ulster University Business School (UUBS) teaching contracts in China. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £1,704,116. The contract was signed on 25th July 2022.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses providing services of personnel, particularly in the education sector. Companies well-suited to compete are those with experience in supplying teaching services, especially in international settings like China. The procurement stage has now entered the award phase, with the contract currently active and awarded to China Intellectual Education Institute.

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Notice Title

Management and Delivery of Ulster University School (UUBS) HGU Teaching Contracts in China

Notice Description

Management and Delivery of Ulster University School (UUBS) HGU Teaching Contracts in China

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management and Delivery of Ulster University Business School (UUBS) Teaching Contracts in China Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1. and includes the full 2 year contract period with the option to extend for any period (s) up to and including 12 months.

Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for 2 years initially with an option to extend for any period(s) up and including 12 months

Procurement Information

The Chinese Government maintains strict travel restrictions in China due to the ongoing Covid pandemic. Ulster University are unable to fulfil their teaching commitments in China due to these travel restrictions. This DAC is necessary to ensure that Ulster University Business School's contractual obligations with HGU and the Ministry of Education in China are met. China Intellectual Education Institute are the incumbent suppliers and have demonstrated their ability to provide teaching services in line with the quality requirements as laid out in the MOE Contract and in line with Ulster's Recognised University Teacher processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016108-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,022,881 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 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 ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.coyle1@ulster.ac.uk, v.bonner@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870123217, +44 28701234567

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
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)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHINA INTELLECTUAL EDUCATION INSTITUTE

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