Award

Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

10 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow Caledonian University recently completed an award process for the tender named "Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment (GCU)." The procurement involved services in the Education industry category and was located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with a contract value of GBP 372,300 signed on March 29, 2023. The contract was awarded to QS Enrolment Solutions, and the main procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender for Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment (GCU) presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in service delivery within the Education sector. Companies with expertise in data-driven solutions for student conversion, both domestically and internationally, would find this opportunity well-suited for their growth. The contract, awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University, allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, with a focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing within an open procurement procedure.

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Notice Title

Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment (GCU)

Notice Description

Glasgow Caledonian University requires a conversion partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, data driven, measurable series of conversion solutions through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the international and domestic student landscape and a proven track record or delivering successful conversion partnerships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a conversion partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, data driven, measurable series of conversion solutions through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the international and domestic student landscape and a proven track record or delivering successful conversion partnerships.

Renewal: The Contract will last for a period of 2 years with the commencement date to be agreed post contract award. The University reserves the right to extend the Contract a further two 12-month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000702982
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476781
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
£372,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Next iteration will be tendered when this contract is due to expire.

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455967
    Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment (GCU) - Glasgow Caledonian University requires a conversion partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, data driven, measurable series of conversion solutions through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the international and domestic student landscape and a proven track record or delivering successful conversion partnerships.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476781
    Conversion Support Services for Student Recruitment (GCU) - Glasgow Caledonian University requires a conversion partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, data driven, measurable series of conversion solutions through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the international and domestic student landscape and a proven track record or delivering successful conversion partnerships.

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