Tender

QUB/2750/25 Global Mobility and Related Services - India

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has initiated a public procurement process for comprehensive Global Mobility and Related Services to support the establishment of a new campus in GIFT City, India. This tender, identified as QUB/2750/25, falls under the industry category of personnel and payroll services and is currently in the tender stage. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit their bids by 25th March 2025. The contract period is three years, with the possibility of extending up to an additional three years. This initiative marks the University's commitment to fostering international collaborations over the next five years. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their ability to deliver integrated services across various cohorts of staff and excise the option to accommodate evolving needs throughout the contract's duration.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in personnel, payroll, administrative, and tax consultancy services. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive, flexible, and adaptive mobility services will be well-suited to compete. Potential suppliers must be capable of supporting multiple staff cohorts, including academic and operational personnel both in the UK and India. The opportunity to collaborate with a leading global university like Queen's University Belfast can enhance a supplier's portfolio, leading to further business prospects. Additionally, the expansive scope and the requirement for an integrated solution offer opportunities for businesses equipped to handle complex global mobility and payroll services.

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Notice Title

QUB/2750/25 Global Mobility and Related Services - India

Notice Description

In January 2025, the University announced its plans to become the first Russell Group University to open a campus in GIFT City, India. Queen's commitment over an initial five-year period cements Queen's position as a leading global university committed to fostering international collaborations.The University invites tenders from Economic Operators who can provide comprehensive Global Mobility Services and support the University in this initiative.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In January 2025, the University announced its plans to become the first Russell Group University to open a campus in GIFT City, India. Queen's commitment over an initial five-year period cements Queen's position as a leading global university committed to fostering international collaborations.The University invites tenders from Economic Operators who can provide comprehensive services across the cohorts outlined below. For clarity, Economic Operators must demonstrate their ability to deliver services for all requirements as part of an integrated solution. The University has developed an indicative resourcing strategy and implementation plan and requires a broad range of support across several cohorts. Details of the indicative range of requirements is set out below. Cohort 1: Academic Staff dedicated to delivery of services in GIFT City and based at GIFT City campus Cohort 2: Queen's University UK based staff seconded on multi-year basis to GIFT City campus Cohort 3: Queen's University UK based academic staff spending several weeks at a time at GIFT City campus, where demand requires it, to support individuals within cohort 1Cohort 4: Professional Services and operational support staff based at GIFT City campusCohort 5: Business Travel to GIFT City Campus Ancillary ServicesThe University may also require the economic operator to provide ad hoc support services.This project is dynamic and in its early stages; therefore, it is expected to evolve throughout the duration of the contract. Accordingly, the scope of requirements may be refined, expanded, or reduced as necessary to meet business needs. The University requires the successful Economic Operator to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to these evolving requirements. Any modifications will remain within the scope of the contract's subject matter and will be mutually agreed upon in writing by both the University and the successful provider.

Options: The contract is for a period of 3 years with options to extend by up to a further 36 months

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal in 66 months assuming all the extension options are exercised

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006877-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
66 months assuming all extension options have been exercised

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Jackie Glackin
Contact Email
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890973026

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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