Award

PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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10 Jan 2024 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of in-country presence in India to In-country Limited. The contract falls under the business services category, specifically for law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is aimed at maintaining and enhancing the university's market presence in India to support its regional engagement strategy for student recruitment.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the mentioned service categories to expand their operations, especially those with experience and expertise in the Indian market. Given the focus on market presence and operational reach within India, businesses with prior experience in the region would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers potential for ongoing business growth, with an initial one-year contract and the possibility of up to three annual extensions, providing stability for successful bidders to establish a long-term partnership with the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF IN COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

Notice Description

Award of contract to maintain and enhance our market presence and operational reach within India with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract to maintain and enhance our market presence and operational reach within India with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives.

Options: Initial one year contract with up to 3 annual extensions.

Procurement Information

In-Country Logistics Private Ltd have worked with the University of Aberdeen for over 2 years during which time there has been investment in their training as well as them gaining vast experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in supplier would essentially lead to the University starting this process again which would impact on internal resource with training new individuals and them getting up to speed with experience and knowledge of the University of Aberdeen. A change in provider at this time would be disruptive and impact on international student recruitment which the University cannot afford at this time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042bfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000780-2024
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-COUNTRY

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