Award

Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia)

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2023 at 11:49

Award

11 Jul 2023 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College has awarded a contract for the provision of International Student Recruitment services to Qobolak for Commercial Services. The tender, with the title "Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia)", falls under the services category, specifically for general management consultancy services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £546,250 and was signed on 11th July 2023. The services are to be delivered at 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

This tender award presents business opportunities for companies specializing in international student recruitment services. Businesses experienced in managing student welfare, coordinating onsite support, and providing emergency assistance are well-suited to compete. The direct award to Qobolak for Commercial Services was due to the exclusive rights and preferred partnership with the Ministry of Tourism. City of Glasgow College played a role as the buying organisation in facilitating this contracting process.

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Notice Title

Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia)

Notice Description

Services include: Identify and recruit Trainees to the Saudi Tourism Programmes on behalf of COGC Identify and through screening allocate the most appropriate training pathway for each Trainee Manage all in country communications with UAU Co-ordinate and manage all Trainees group communications Arrange staff and transportation for airport transfers (UK airport to hotel, return) Manage day to day arrangements with hotel accommodation for all Trainees including room allocation Provide on-site coordinators in Glasgow offering 24/7 support to Trainees Accompany Student Groups on site visits and cultural visits Manage the welfare of Trainees Main emergency contact for Trainees Main emergency contact for COGC Staff

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular supplier due to the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027339-2023
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£546,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20232 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
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deborah.fagan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QOBOLAK FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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