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VEAT Notice Intention to award public services contracts for the provision of a managed service for student recruitment operations in India and Pakistan for the University of Keele

THE UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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18 Nov 2024 at 18:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has completed the procurement process for awarding public services contracts for student recruitment operations in India and Pakistan. This involves providing a managed service to recruit, house, equip, manage, and mentor staff for student recruitment and admissions processing objectives. The contracting process, identified by the ID KU/630/DP/HT/2024 for India and KU/629/DP/HT/2024 for Pakistan, falls under the "Recruitment services" category (CPV ID: 79600000). The procurement was finalized on 18th November 2024 through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated tender without the prior publication of a contract notice, based on the rationale that In-Country Limited offers a unique and proven service tailored to the University's requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in recruitment services and those equipped to manage large scale, international student recruitment operations. Businesses experienced in the higher education sector, especially those with operations in India and Pakistan, will find this contract highly lucrative, as it assures a steady requirement for professional recruitment and administrative services. The awarded contractor, In-Country Limited, was chosen for their consistent return on investment for UK universities and their capability to deliver specialised services, indicating a high demand for focused expertise and local market familiarity.

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Notice Title

VEAT Notice Intention to award public services contracts for the provision of a managed service for student recruitment operations in India and Pakistan for the University of Keele

Notice Description

VEAT Notice Intention to award public services contracts for the provision of a managed service for student recruitment operations in India and Pakistan for the University of Keele.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracts will cover the management of student recruitment operations in India and Pakistan for the University of Keele. The Service Provider will recruit, house, equip, manage and mentor staff to deliver student recruitment and admissions processing objectives on behalf of the University.

Options: The contracts may be extended for a further period in accordance with the contractual provisions.

Procurement Information

In-Country Ltd is unique in providing a thoughtful and tailored managed service provision for the recruitment of students in India and Pakistan. In-Country is now supporting an extensive number of Universities in the UK for similar provision consistently delivering year-on-year results to satisfied partners. In-Country is best placed to continue to service Keele's prospective students across the student journey as proven in the past period leading up to 2023. In-Country has the capability and platform to perform the services by utilising specialised technology, sector expertise from the people they employ to optimise the best student journey for Keele. The contract being awarded represents the provision of a managed service for the recruitment of students in India and Pakistan as part of our continuous investment to maximise our market reach through our existing relationship with In-Country.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bcb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037275-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
Darren Pearce
Contact Email
d.pearce@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782734124

Buyer Location

Locality
KEELE, STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST5 5NB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-COUNTRY

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