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Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to enhance its operational presence in South East Asia through the contract titled "Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia". The procurement process is at the Award stage, having been signed on 29th November 2018, following an open tender procedure. The primary industry category for this contract is services, specifically aimed at supporting student recruitment objectives in Malaysia. Interested suppliers had to submit their bids by 24th October 2018, with service delivery then contracted to the winning bidder for an initial term of two years, potentially extendable for an additional two years upon mutual agreement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education support services, partnership development, or brand engagement within international markets. Companies like Grok Education Services, which focus on educational consultancy and agent support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the University’s aim to better connect with local agents and international schools in the region. Any business that can enhance the university's brand presence in South East Asia has the potential to thrive under this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of In-Country Presence in South East Asia

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for University of Aberdeen In-Country Presence for South East Asia

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for University of Aberdeen In-Country Presence in South East Asia

Renewal: Two year initial term with option of additional two years upon mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558722
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338459
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20187 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROK EDUCATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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