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University of Kent China In-Country Office

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 10:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, UK, is extending its collaboration with Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co., Ltd, for the operation of its in-country office in China. This direct award contract, titled "University of Kent China In-Country Office," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services. The agreement, initiated through a direct procurement method, will see Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co., Ltd, an SME based in Shanghai, continue to provide staff hosting services. The contract period spans from 18th March 2026 until 1st October 2028, with the award notice published on 6th March 2026. This stage marks the completion and extension of existing services, ensuring continuity and technical compatibility.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for international firms specialising in educational services and recruitment. The extension of services by Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co., Ltd underscores the importance of maintaining technical compatibility and operational continuity with established partners. Businesses equipped to offer compatible and seamless integration with existing service frameworks will find this sector ripe for engagement. Companies offering additional services or partial replacements in line with existing operations may be well-positioned to leverage this procurement for expanding their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Kent China In-Country Office

Notice Description

Shanghai GLJ Education Technology Co. Ltd., (GLJ) is an accredited international education service organisation in China, with the registered office in Changning District, Shanghai, PRC. The University of Kent started working with GLJ for their staff hosting service from 30 September 2022, and have extended the agreement until September 2028.

Procurement Information

The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020272-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£733,694 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHANGHAI GLJ EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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