Award

Provision of University Ranking Consultancy Services

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is seeking consultancy services to enhance its performance in international league tables, specifically concerning the QS World Rankings. This procurement, initiated as an open tender, is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £49,500 signed on 22 January 2018. The procurement took place in Dundee, and it primarily falls under the education sector. Interested suppliers had the deadline for submission on 19 December 2017, with five bids received during the tender period.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in higher education rankings and performance measurement. Businesses with expertise in data analysis, survey interpretation, and strategic advisory services will find this tender particularly relevant. By leveraging their capabilities in enhancing university rankings, interested companies can engage in a lucrative partnership with the University of Dundee, potentially leading to further contracts in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of University Ranking Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of University Ranking Consultancy Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for consultancy to support improving international league tables performance, specifically understanding the detail behind survey responses about the University to QS World Rankings, both institutionally and by subject.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000521263
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314364
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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