Award

Student Admissions Processing Service

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2023 at 11:47

Tender

12 Jul 2023 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a Contract Award process for the "Student Admissions Processing Service". This procurement falls under the "services" category with a focus on business services and is led by the University of Aberdeen located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to QS Enrolment Solutions Limited. The deadline for this process was on 6th November 2023.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in student application processing services to collaborate with the University of Aberdeen. Companies with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the University of Aberdeen aims to enhance its student admissions service through this awarded contract.

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Notice Title

Student Admissions Processing Service

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen require a supplier to provide a student application processing service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen require a supplier to deliver a Student Admissions Service, managing all aspects of student applications. Additional information: This is a contract award notice.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032907-2023
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Mid-2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QS ENROLMENT SOLUTIONS

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