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Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia)

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College has awarded a contract for the provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak for Commercial Services. This tender was conducted through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £546,250, was signed on 14th September 2023. The services include identifying and recruiting trainees to Saudi Tourism Programmes on behalf of the college, managing in-country communications, coordinating transportation, providing on-site support, and other related activities.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses involved in international student recruitment services, particularly those with experience in managing student groups, coordinating travel logistics, and providing 24/7 support services. The contract is intended to facilitate the Saudi Tourism Programmes for the City of Glasgow College, enhancing cultural exchange and educational experiences for the trainees. Companies with expertise in the travel, hospitality, and education sectors are well-suited to compete for this opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the college's international student programme.

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Notice Title

Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia)

Notice Description

Services include: Identify and recruit Trainees to the Saudi Tourism Programmes on behalf of COGC Identify and through screening allocate the most appropriate training pathway for each Trainee Manage all in country communications with UAU Co-ordinate and manage all Trainees group communications Arrange staff and transportation for airport transfers (UK airport to hotel, return) Manage day to day arrangements with hotel accommodation for all Trainees including room allocation Provide on-site coordinators in Glasgow offering 24/7 support to Trainees Accompany Student Groups on site visits and cultural visits Manage the welfare of Trainees Main emergency contact for Trainees Main emergency contact for COGC Staff

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular supplier due to the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. The provider is the preferred and chosen partner of the Ministry of Tourism. This opportunity would not be available to City of Glasgow College directly. Due to the commercial nature of this agreement and complexities of tendering the requirements, a direct route to market without competitive actions is required. After dialogue with other Institutions regarding this requirement, the key reasons for not tendering can be summarised below: The commercially sensitive nature of the requirements. Some institutions will only use certain agents and some agents will only deal with certain institutions (mainly Universities). No appetite for agents to tender especially in the Far East. Certain agents are affiliated with certain Ministries. In this instance, the Ministry of Tourism will only engage with Qobolak. Without Qobolak, COGC could not benefit from this opportunity. Agents will not sign up to Institutions terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734468
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488420
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£546,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 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
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Rachel Park
Contact Email
deborah.fagan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk, rachel.park@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755108, +44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QOBOLAK FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483469
    Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia) - Services include: Identify and recruit Trainees to the Saudi Tourism Programmes on behalf of COGC Identify and through screening allocate the most appropriate training pathway for each Trainee Manage all in country communications with UAU Co-ordinate and manage all Trainees group communications Arrange staff and transportation for airport transfers (UK airport to hotel, return) Manage day to day arrangements with hotel accommodation for all Trainees including room allocation Provide on-site coordinators in Glasgow offering 24/7 support to Trainees Accompany Student Groups on site visits and cultural visits Manage the welfare of Trainees Main emergency contact for Trainees Main emergency contact for COGC Staff
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488420
    Provision of International Student Recruitment services from Qobolak (Saudi Arabia) - Services include: Identify and recruit Trainees to the Saudi Tourism Programmes on behalf of COGC Identify and through screening allocate the most appropriate training pathway for each Trainee Manage all in country communications with UAU Co-ordinate and manage all Trainees group communications Arrange staff and transportation for airport transfers (UK airport to hotel, return) Manage day to day arrangements with hotel accommodation for all Trainees including room allocation Provide on-site coordinators in Glasgow offering 24/7 support to Trainees Accompany Student Groups on site visits and cultural visits Manage the welfare of Trainees Main emergency contact for Trainees Main emergency contact for COGC Staff

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