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QUB/2251/22 Employment Management Services - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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02 Aug 2022 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Queen's University Belfast, invites tenders for "Employment Management Services" in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This contract, classified under personnel and payroll services, has reached its completion stage after being active since 17 June 2022, with an awarded value of £500,000. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication, following the unsuccessful open tender process where all submitted bids failed to meet minimum criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment management and related services, particularly those with a strong understanding of local UAE employment laws and practices. Companies capable of providing compliance solutions and support for workforce management are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector. This engagement could enhance their portfolios and foster growth in the Middle Eastern market.

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Notice Title

QUB/2251/22 Employment Management Services - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Notice Description

The University invites tenders for the provision of Employment Management Services - United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support the employment of a current in-market representative and ensure full compliance with local employment legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University invites tenders for the provision of Employment Management Services - United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support the employment of a current in-market representative and ensure full compliance with local employment legislation.

Options: The contract will be for an initital period of 2 years with options to extend by up to a further 48 months

Procurement Information

Two tenders were received in response to the Open procedure, however, both bidders were unable to meet the minimum selection criteria and were deemed to be non-compliant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035862
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021174-2022
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
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 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
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERHOUSE LABOUR SOLUTIONS

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