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PROVISION OF IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "Provision of In-Country Presence in India". This open tender falls under the services category within the education sector and is aimed at enhancing the University’s market presence and operational reach in India. The procurement was initiated on 2nd November 2020, with the contract awarded on 25th February 2021 to In-country Limited. The contract is currently active, valued at £150,000, with activities focused on improving agent support, partnership development, and brand awareness specifically in India.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in international education services, market development, or partnership engagement, particularly those with experience in India. Companies that can provide on-the-ground support, innovative marketing strategies, or have established networks in Indian educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure allows for broad participation, encouraging SMEs and larger firms to bid and collaborate in this strategic initiative.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN INDIA

Notice Description

Award of contract to enhance our market presence and operational reach within India, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to improved agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract to enhance our market presence and operational reach within India, with a view to supporting its regional strategy of enhanced engagement to achieve the University's student recruitment objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to improved agent support, partnership development, brand awareness and engagement with international schools.

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for provision of an in-country presence in India for an initial term of 2 years. A possibility of 1 further extension period, of 1 year, is subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000634891
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408005
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

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20214 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
Not specified

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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-COUNTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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