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PURCH2752 - PPE1003543 Direct Award for the Provision of IDP Education Services for Student Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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28 Jul 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2752 - PPE1003543 Direct Award for the Provision of IDP Education Services for Student Recruitment" was conducted by the University of Glasgow. The process falls under the services category, specifically targeting marketing services, and is completed. The location of service delivery is Glasgow, within the UK region designated as UKM82. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, justified by technical reasons under the 2015 regulations, without a prior call for competition. The award stage of the procurement was reached, with the contract being signed on 4th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education marketing services, particularly those capable of delivering recruitment services in partnership with university bodies. Large-scale operations, such as IDP Connect Ltd, who was the sole bidder and the awarded supplier, demonstrate suitability for this type of contract due to the technical specificity and regulatory constraints that limit competition. Businesses with the capacity to provide specialised services that can meet regulatory requirements will likely thrive in similar procurements, enabling potential for business growth within the education sector.

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Notice Title

PURCH2752 - PPE1003543 Direct Award for the Provision of IDP Education Services for Student Recruitment

Notice Description

PURCH2752 - PPE1003543 Direct Award for the Provision of IDP Education Services for Student Recruitment

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2752 - PPE1003543 Direct Award for the Provision of IDP Education Services for Student Recruitment Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043405-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£406,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDP CONNECT

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