Award

Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

05 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking contractors for the "Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment" project to assist in achieving its recruitment goals by implementing a bespoke, data-informed conversion service. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract signed on 7th January 2020, totalling £624,450. The open procedure allows for competitive bids, with the delivery location specified as Glasgow Caledonian University. The tender's submission deadlines and relevant details have already passed, as it was initially launched on 5th July 2019 and closed on 8th August 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education services, particularly those with expertise in recruitment strategies and data management. Companies that provide consultancy services, data analytics, or bespoke software solutions tailored for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The successful bidder, QS Enrolment Solutions, demonstrated a clear understanding of GCU's requirements and a robust proposal, highlighting the competitive yet rewarding nature of this sector.

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Notice Title

Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment

Notice Description

The University is seeking Contractor to support GCU in meeting its recruitment objectives by delivering a bespoke, data informed conversion service which will focus on enquiry and offer management, nurturing both through the recruitment pipeline to enrolled students at GCU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking Contractor(s) to support GCU in meeting its recruitment objectives by delivering a bespoke, data informed conversion service which will focus on enquiry and offer management, nurturing both through the recruitment pipeline to enrolled students at GCU.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£624,450 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract term is for 2 years with 12 month optional extension subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jamie Simpson
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578, +44 1413313826

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QS ENROLMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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