Tender

Employment services for representatives based in overseas locations

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

26 Jul 2023 at 18:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender (ID: FRAM582/23) for employment services for representatives based in overseas locations. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services with a focus on personnel and payroll services. The tender period ends on August 25, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at the University of Birmingham's premises. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with national labour, financial, and tax laws and be prepared for a contract period of 4 years with 2 potential 1-year extension options.

This tender from the University of Birmingham offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in international student recruitment services. Companies capable of managing global employment structures, payroll services, and recruitment processes across different jurisdictions are well-suited to compete. The tender presents a chance for businesses to expand their operations internationally through a partnership with the University to support their global representative workforce effectively.

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Notice Title

Employment services for representatives based in overseas locations

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of employment services for University representatives based overseas. Companies whose sole business is international student recruitment should not submit tenders for consideration.Tenderers will be required to employ representatives in global locations to deliver student recruitment activities on behalf of the University. They will provide a legal and compliant structure for employing representatives in each jurisdiction on behalf of the University. Employment of representatives should be fully compliant with national labour, financial and tax laws. Tenderers will manage representatives' payroll and salaries along with any additional costs. The requirement will also include specific identified individuals to be employed including some already identified from the beginning of the contract. There would be an agreed advertising / shortlisting process for new staff. The University would supply the initial Job Description, the s

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of employment services for University representatives based overseas. Companies whose sole business is international student recruitment should not submit tenders for consideration.Tenderers will be required to employ representatives in global locations to deliver student recruitment activities on behalf of the University. They will provide a legal and compliant structure for employing representatives in each jurisdiction on behalf of the University. Employment of representatives should be fully compliant with national labour, financial and tax laws. Tenderers will manage representatives' payroll and salaries along with any additional costs. The requirement will also include specific identified individuals to be employed including some already identified from the beginning of the contract. There would be an agreed advertising / shortlisting process for new staff. The University would supply the initial Job Description, the supplier would advertise and shortlist, and the University would conduct the interview.

Options: 4 Years with 2 x 1 year extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eaad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021729-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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