Award

PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the "PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD", in the education sector, with the principal delivery location being Glasgow. This open procedure was led by the University’s Procurement Office and aimed at sourcing an Employer of Record (EoR) to manage employment compliance for workers engaged overseas, primarily in Europe and the US. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 7th July 2023 and the contract signing date of 30th August 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £1,800,000 and was granted to Safeguard World International (Safeguard Global). The procurement process followed an open method and is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing comprehensive employer services, especially those with expertise in international employment compliance. With a key focus on quality and price, the procurement aimed to attract suppliers that can demonstrate robust experience in managing global workforce compliance. This is especially beneficial for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and administrative support sector, looking to expand their client base and service offerings. The University’s emphasis on community benefits and ongoing professional development also aligns well with businesses aiming to contribute towards vocational training and upskilling of the workforce, further enhancing their corporate social responsibility objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2239 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD

Renewal: Period of 2 years with option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734707
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521541
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Con Church, Elizabeth McLaughlin
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk, elizabeth.mclaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305476, +44 1413306613

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFEGUARD WORLD INTERNATIONAL (SAFEGUARD GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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