Tender

EoR Specification

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, initiated by Abertay University, pertains to the provision of recruitment services under the title "EoR Specification". It involves appointing an Employer of Record (EoR) to handle legal, tax, and regulatory compliance across various international jurisdictions, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. As the University expands its global activities, additional regions such as parts of Africa, South-East Asia, North America, and South America may be included. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with a procurement method of open procedure. Key dates include a submission deadline of 30th March 2026, and the contract period is set for 1080 days with potential renewal options. This opportunity falls under the services category and is valued at £1,450,000 GBP.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services with international reach and expertise in compliance across varied legal systems. Organisations adept at establishing legal entities in new jurisdictions to provide employee benefits and assume employer liabilities are well-suited to pursue this contract. Successful bidders will demonstrate a robust capability to act as statutory employers and handle associated requirements such as employment contracts, tax enrolments, and workers' welfare. With scope for service extension to additional territories, this contract represents potential for substantial long-term growth for businesses capable of expanding their operational footprint internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EoR Specification

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a Employer of Record (EoR) that meets the specific legal, tax and regulatory compliance obligations in every jurisdiction where it operates to employ and support University-directed staff across India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, with the ability to extend service provisions to additional territories as the University's international activity develops. Future regions may include, but are not limited to, parts of Africa, South-East Asia, North America and South America and tenderers must therefore demonstrate that, in any new jurisdiction, they have (or are able to establish) a recognised legal presence or registered local entity that allows them to act as the statutory employer, including the legal authority to issue compliant employment contracts, enrol employees in mandatory tax and social security systems, provide statutory benefits and assume all employer liabilities such as workers compensation, unemployment insurance and welfare contributions. Without such legal authority, and organisation cannot lawfully operate as a EoR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a Employer of Record (EoR) that meets the specific legal, tax and regulatory compliance obligations in every jurisdiction where it operates to employ and support University-directed staff across India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, with the ability to extend service provisions to additional territories as the University's international activity develops. Future regions may include, but are not limited to, parts of Africa, South-East Asia, North America and South America and tenderers must therefore demonstrate that, in any new jurisdiction, they have (or are able to establish) a recognised legal presence or registered local entity that allows them to act as the statutory employer, including the legal authority to issue compliant employment contracts, enrol employees in mandatory tax and social security systems, provide statutory benefits and assume all employer liabilities such as workers compensation, unemployment insurance and welfare contributions. Without such legal authority, and organisation cannot lawfully operate as a EoR.

Renewal: 24 Months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017561-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

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