Award

Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

11 Nov 2024 at 08:48

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa." The procurement process falls within the services category and primarily focuses on personnel and payroll services (CPV classification 79631000). The procurement is at the award stage, with the winning bidder being Grok Global Services. The appointed provider will manage personnel services, including recruitment and support operations, travel, and student conversion activities across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. The contract, valued at £168,125, was signed on 24th October 2024 and is set to benefit Manchester with broader operational insights in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in international personnel management and support services. Suitable bidders include firms adept at handling recruitment and operational support in diverse African markets, capable of travelling extensively, and providing localized market intelligence. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in personnel services, such as Grok Global Services, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise in the region, thereby driving market growth and expanding their global footprint.

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Notice Title

Management and Support Services in relation to Personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa

Notice Description

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of personnel management services. To include, but not limited to; * Provide employment support services for one member of staff to be based in Nigeria, who will: o Support recruitment and conversion operations to capitalise on market growth and increase market share. o Cover travel and recruitment activities in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya.o Be responsible for recruitment and conversion of students from within the region, assisting with local knowledge and market intelligence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of personnel management services. To include, but not limited to; * Provide employment support services for one member of staff to be based in Nigeria, who will: o Support recruitment and conversion operations to capitalise on market growth and increase market share. o Cover travel and recruitment activities in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya.o Be responsible for recruitment and conversion of students from within the region, assisting with local knowledge and market intelligence. Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046ff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036347-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Stacey Anderton
Contact Email
procurement@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612471873

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROK GLOBAL SERVICES

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