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China Overseas Recruitment Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a public authority in the UK, has completed its procurement process for the "China Overseas Recruitment Services," a project aimed at international recruitment and in-market staffing services in China. The procurement was classified under the services category and employed a "Below threshold - unknown" method. This process concluded with the award of the contract to Grok Global Services Inc, a supplier based in the United States. The contract was signed on 9th December 2025, and spans three years until 9th December 2028, with a gross value of £185,000. The procurement process was governed by legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international staffing solutions. Companies with expertise in navigating the Chinese market will find this contract beneficial in expanding their operations and securing new business opportunities abroad. While the procurement method is below the threshold, engaging with established educational institutions like Aston University can pave the way for long-term collaborations and growth, making it an attractive exception for small and medium enterprises focused on global staffing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

China Overseas Recruitment Services

Notice Description

International recruitment and in-market staffing services (China)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f717
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083519-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROK GLOBAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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